March 3, 2022

Copper close to record, zinc at 15-year high, nickel nears $28,000 as metal price rally gains momentum

Industrial metals "are just waking up" to the supply risk from Ukraine-Russia war, low stockpiles and soaring energy costs.

March 1, 2022

The 50 minerals critical to US security

This graphic lists all of the minerals that the government deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the United States.

February 28, 2022

Honduras to cancel environmental permits for mining, ban open pits

The announcement comes from the barely a month-old government of leftist President Xiomara Castro.

February 25, 2022

South America Snapshot: Eight companies exploring and developing new mines

The need for battery metals is propelling many projects in resource-rich South America, but gold and silver projects retain their appeal, too.

February 23, 2022

Saudi Arabian miner Al Masane Al Kobra set to raise up to 1.25 billion riyals in IPO

Al Masane Al Kobra, also known as Amak, is a miner which produces copper, zinc, silver, gold and other metals.

February 22, 2022

USGS publishes 2022 critical minerals list

The new USGS critical minerals list adds 15 commodities while removing four.

February 16, 2022

Glencore’s zinc mine expansion met by Indigenous backlash

Australian government judged it failed to adequately consult with Aboriginal custodians over the protection of a sacred site.

February 14, 2022

Ivanhoe Mines, Gecamines sign deal to develop Kipushi zinc mine

Kipushi will have an average grade of 36.4% zinc over the first five years of production.

February 11, 2022

US mining and exploration Snapshot: Eight companies with big plans

Lithium, uranium, copper, gold, zinc, and rare earths are all highly sought after in the United States. Here’s a look at eight companies with interesting assets to watch.

February 11, 2022

Boliden sets extra dividend as metal price rise buoys profits

Company contended with increased maintenance and production disruptions at Harjavalta plant in Finland in 2021.