Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 5:59 am
Gold nanoclusters may play an important role in hydrogen production Atomically precise gold nanoclusters may be the key to efficient hydrogen production. Staff Writer | September 25, 2023 | 5:10 am
Sumitomo Metal bets on Canadian battery materials firm Nano One Through a C$16.9 million ($12.5m) investment, the Japanese giant will own 5% of Nano One, which has piqued the interest of global majors. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 3:36 am
Colombia’s National Mining Agency in the spotlight for proposed halt to coal mining concessions Colombia's National Mining Agency has said it will no longer grant concessions for exploring and developing open-pit coal mining projects. The Attorney General demands some explanations. Staff Writer | September 24, 2023 | 12:23 pm
Asian Battery Minerals enrolls hi-tech mineral resource locator to explore nickel deposit in Mongolia Asian Battery Minerals and Getech just completed a successful round of nickel exploration in Mongolia. Staff Writer | September 24, 2023 | 11:07 am
Chinese gold buying is driving a paradigm shift in bullion As inflation-adjusted rates soared this year to the highest since the financial crisis, bullion has barely blinked. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2023 | 10:40 am
Interventions against illegal mining have a spillover effect on legal mining areas – study Addressing unregulated activities in one area may have a spillover effect when the same activity is allowed in a nearby location. Staff Writer | September 24, 2023 | 6:06 am
LG Chem with Huayou to make battery materials in Indonesia, Morocco The plant, set to start production in 2026, aims to produce 50,000 metric tonnes LFP cathode materials annually. Reuters | September 23, 2023 | 8:53 pm
Why junior gold stocks could be gearing up for a glittering performance Many are bullish on the physical metal, pointing to gold’s resilience in the face of a very strong US dollar and multiyear-high yields. Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | September 22, 2023 | 5:15 pm