October 20, 2021

Fresnillo CEO says Mexico’s mining situation ‘unfavorable’

Dialogue with the government could lead to policy modifications, Chief Executive Octavio Alvidrez says.

October 19, 2021

Barrick to decide fate of Lama gold-silver project in 2024

The world's second-largest gold miner by reserves said it continues to “intensively explore” for more resources in the area.

October 18, 2021

Appetite for ‘green energy metals’ drives deals

Demand for copper, nickel, lithium, and cobalt has risen sharply, driven by the global move to lower carbon emissions and electric vehicle makers chasing battery ingredients.

October 18, 2021

Polymetal’s Nezhda mine produces first concentrate ahead of schedule

The concentrator is now entering a ramp-up period and is expected to reach its nameplate capacity and full design recovery by April 2022.

October 18, 2021

Flash method may allow quick recovery of precious metals from e-waste

Flash Joule heating is being proposed at Rice University as a mechanism to recover rhodium, palladium, gold and silver from electronic waste.

October 13, 2021

Glencore sells Bolivian assets to Santacruz Silver Mining

The assets on a 100% basis, produced 6.4 million oz. silver-equivalent during the nine months ended on September 30.

October 13, 2021

Gold price rallies as bond yields, dollar retreat

Gold advanced nearly 2% on Wednesday to its highest in a month.

October 13, 2021

Silver-infused bacteria make fuel cells more efficient

Microbial fuel cells utilize natural bacteria to extract electrons from organic matter in wastewater to generate electrical currents.

October 12, 2021

Silver Hammer aims at large-scale resource growth and near-term production

Primary silver-focused junior has started drilling on brownfields Silver Strand Idaho prospect.

October 10, 2021

The hottest party in the metals world is back, but much smaller

LME Week resumes amid continued covid risk.