China achieves breakthrough in rubidium extraction
Chinese researchers have reportedly produced rubidium chloride at 99.9% purity from potassium chloride material.
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Alberta coal mines gravely threaten fish, study shows
Non-peer reviewed study found that Crowsnest lake and its outlet, the Crowsnest River, are “highly stressed aquatic ecosystems.”
Ecuador expected to delay fee on mining, industry says
Country will delay the implementation of a new mining fee estimated to generate $229 million annually.
The Ring of Fire: an abundance of metals, few juniors
The Ring of Fire has been called
one of the most promising opportunities for critical minerals development in the Canadian province of Ontario.
US Court extends pause in Nippon Steel case
The parties until next Friday to provide updates related to the case over the Japanese steelmaker's $14.9 billion bid for US Steel.
Platinum price tumbles as traders reduce risk on Middle East tension
The price contraction came as the metal, used in jewelry and auto catalysts as well as in the chemical and glass industries, had rallied as much as 12% earlier this week.
KORITE acquisition in Alberta creates world’s largest mine-to-market ammolite producer
When Buffalo Rock Mining acquired North America’s largest producer of ammolite, it flew right under the mining industry’s radar.
Trump’s tax-cut bill could hold back US critical minerals projects
Miners say they need the credit to compete with China.
Codelco to focus on public-private partnerships to boost finances and production, CFO says
Another goal is to build joint infrastructure, facilitate access to new technology, or minimize environmental impacts, CFO Alejandro Sanhueza said.
