October 30, 2022 Scientists to look at the role of supernovae as element-makers Researchers plan to look for manganese, chromium, cobalt, and nickel in a third-generation white dwarf supernova named SN2021aefx, which exploded a year ago in the Spanish Dancer galaxy.
October 28, 2022 Nth Cycle’s critical mineral refining, recycling technology reduces emissions – study Boston-based metal refining technology company began commercial operations in September.
October 28, 2022 Canada strengthening guidelines to protect critical minerals sectors Significant transactions by foreign state-owned companies in Canada's critical minerals sectors would now only be approved on an exceptional basis.
October 28, 2022 RANKED: The world’s top 10 most valuable base and precious metal mines Ranking is topped by a polymetallic mine in Russia’s arctic boasting ore with a value of nearly $900 billion at today’s prices.
October 28, 2022 Vale mulling base metals partnership, CEO says Vale had announced last month a reorganization of its Brazil base metals business, which includes copper and nickel assets.
October 28, 2022 Researchers develop Play-Doh-like material that conducts electricity like metal This goes against all of the known rules about conductivity.
October 28, 2022 Teck Resources hikes cost of QB2 copper project in Chile again Quebrada Blanca phase 2 is now expected to cost $7.4bn to $7.75bn, up from a July guidance of $6.9bn to $7bn, and an earlier estimate of $4.7bn.
October 27, 2022 Vale Q3 net beats estimates, helped by forex gains The bottom line was boosted by a $2.35 billion financial gain related to unspecified foreign exchange rates, which largely masked weaker sales and rising costs.
October 27, 2022 Ivanhoe awarded new exploration rights next to Platreef project on South Africa’s Bushveld Complex The new exploration rights form a continuous block on the southwest border of Ivanhoe's existing Platreef mining rights at Turfspruit and Macalacaskop.
October 27, 2022 Column: Metal markets brace for a downturn of a different kind The spectre of recession has hung heavy over this year's LME Week festivities.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am