‘Right material’ to efficiently remove mercury from water shows promising results

Researchers at Drexel University have found the right material to efficiently catch mercury —even at low levels— and clean up contaminated bodies of water.

Staff Writer | August 17, 2022 | 5:03 am

Gold price to rebound when Fed pivots, FS Investments’ Gayeski says

The FS Chiron Capital Allocation Fund’s exposure to bullion may rise from 4% once the Fed begins to ease aggressively, said Troy Gayeski.

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 6:34 pm

Chile dictates measures against Lundin Mining for giant sinkhole

The SMA ordered six "urgent and transitory" measures while it continues to investigate causes that generated the sinkhole that measures 36.5 meters.

Reuters | August 16, 2022 | 5:02 pm

Gold price slips with rising yields as traders weigh data, Fed hiking

Data Tuesday showed a bigger-than-expected drop in US home construction, while production at US factories increased in July for the first time in three months.

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 4:22 pm

Graphite in EV batteries creates conundrum under US climate bill

Graphite, which is mostly produced in China, may cause issues.

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 3:47 pm

Chile investigates collapse at Antofagasta Minerals mining project

Environmental regulators have launched an investigation after tidal waves caused the collapse of a construction platform at Los Pelambres.

Reuters | August 16, 2022 | 2:03 pm

Cost inflation hit miners’ Q2 results but might signal an attractive buyback chance, says BMO

Many miners have raised their unit cost guidance during their June-quarter financial reporting, signalling an intensification of a trend picked up on during the first quarter.

Henry Lazenby | August 16, 2022 | 1:34 pm

Pure Gold management faces the music following ‘torturous’ Q2 report

Pure Gold said output fell during the second quarter due in part to cash-preservation measures taken by the company while negotiating financing agreements.

Henry Lazenby | August 16, 2022 | 1:28 pm