August 23, 2023

Rio Tinto inks agreement with Madagascar government on QMM operations

Deal will enhance the benefits for the people of Madagascar and support a sustainable future for the ilmenite mine, Rio says.

August 22, 2023

Strange metals’ properties uncovered

Understanding strange metals could help researchers identify new kinds of superconductivity.

August 21, 2023

Perpetua wins up to $15.5m to advance antimony trisulfide supply chain at Stibnite

The objective is to demonstrate a fully domestic antimony trisulfide supply chain using ore from the Stibnite gold project site for use in munitions.

August 14, 2023

Vision Blue injects $40 million into Papua New Guinea lime project

Mick Davis' Vision Blue Resources would obtain a 49% stake in Mayur Resources' Central lime project.

August 8, 2023

How a mining standoff in Saskatchewan can be a boon to both reconciliation and the economy

Mining has become one of Canada’s frontlines in terms of reconciliation.

August 7, 2023

How chilly relations with China are playing out for Canada’s miners

Three key stories have characterized the first half of the year.

August 2, 2023

Almonty advances Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea

Engineering and civil works are advancing and detailed plans for the crusher and stockpile were completed.

July 26, 2023

Pentagon seeks supply of chip mineral gallium after China curbs exports

The Pentagon plans to issue a first-time contract to US or Canadian companies by year-end to recover gallium.

July 25, 2023

The little known metals giant that rules a global market

When China’s Vital Materials bought up a $600 million stockpile of critical minerals in early 2020, it barely raised an eyebrow outside the niche world of minor metals.

July 19, 2023

Some US companies not filing conflict-mineral reports, GAO says

The SEC obliges companies to file reports on whether their products may include gold, tin, tantalum or tungsten from the DRC its nine neighboring countries.