Researchers learn to produce borophene on a gold surface
Borophene is the atom-flat form of boron. The findings constitute a step toward practical applications like wearable or transparent electronics.
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According to Geoscience BC, every time its team runs projects like this one, new investment comes into the region at hand.
MMG’s subsidiary in Peru rejects blockade at Las Bambas, asks for dialogue
Since early February, the Indigenous community of Nueva Fuerabamba has been blocking a national highway called Corredor Minero del Sur.
How to survive mining slump? One gold company is turning to hemp
The company, which is based in Toronto, sees “tremendous growth potential lying ahead.”
Alexco tables PFS for Keno Hills in Yukon
The project contains more than 30 million probable oz. silver.
West Africa — an emerging gold exploration investment hotspot
Data shows West Africa has the biggest growth rate in the yellow metal’s resources in the world.
Australia’s Wesfarmers hints takeover battle for Lynas not over
Comments foreshadow an intense takeover battle for the only proven producer of rare earth elements outside China.
Told-you-so rout hammers palladium in worst week since 2016
The metal hit an all-time high on March 21 after a massive rally that spurred predictions a reversal was inevitable.
Russia is stocking up on gold as Putin ditches U.S. dollars
Within the span of a decade, the country quadrupled its bullion reserves, and 2018 marked the most ambitious year yet.
