Ancient Romans failed to fully exploit rich silver deposit in Germany
New research confirms that Roman soldiers attempted to mine silver ore in Bad Ems but failed in 47 AD.
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Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, analyst says
Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports.
Don’t let China control clean energy supply chain, US officials warn
Washington’s message at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston reflects growing concern that the rapid investment it is encouraging to fight climate change could backfire.
Botswana intent on selling more diamonds without De Beers
Three-quarters of Debswana's production, which was 24 million carats in 2022, is sold to De Beers.
Tin price under short term pressure, long term uptrend intact – report
Fitch’s forecast reflects continued weaker demand over 2023 and slight improvements in supply as mining and smelting operations are normalised across the market.
Mining people: Iamgold, Lundin Gold, Star Diamond
Key moves in the mining sector.
Artemis Gold passes final regulatory hurdle to begin works at Blackwater mine
The Blackwater mine is estimated to be the largest gold project in the Cariboo region of British Columbia in more than a decade.
Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt
The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects.
Iron ore price up on rising Chinese steel output
The downstream steel demand has been continuously recovering, said a senior analyst at Mysteel.
