Geologist who discovered oldest water on earth wins top science prize
University of Toronto professor Dr. Barbara Sherwood Lollar awarded prestigious $1 million Gerhard Herzberg prize.
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Gold miners continue to cut costs, up production and finally – raise more money
Gold mining industry entered 2019 in much better shape.
US senate introduces new bill to boost domestic battery minerals supply
The new legislation goes further than ever before, looking at not only the domestic mineral resources but the supply chains that refine the raw materials for electric vehicles.
Arctic nations to meet amid tensions over environment, resources
Countries have been scrambling to claim territory or, like China, boost their presence in the region.
EnGold extends mineralization at Lac La Hache
Sampling has returned gold values of 40.6, 57.6 and 96.1 g/t.
Faltering metals get check-up as industry gathers in Hong Kong
Base metals have had a shaky start to 2019, with a cautious Q1 advance giving way to an April drop on uncertainty about the global economy.
China to close over 1,000 unsafe mining sites in 2019 — state media
The number of these hazardous non-coal mines fell by a quarter in 2018 versus 2012, but they are still plentiful.
US, allies propose financing for power plant for Papua New Guinea gold mine
The Wafi-Golpu mine in Papua New Guinea is considered one of the world's largest untapped gold resources.
Wesfarmers’ soft bid for Kidman spotlights lithium’s financing issues
Wesfarmers' bid for Australia's Kidman Resources undervalues the lithium miner, analysts said on Friday.