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Curtin University researcher crowned Young Tall Poppy scientist of the year

Dr. Hugo Olierook's research techniques are assisting the mining industry in sourcing sustainable metals like copper and lithium for wind turbines and electric cars.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2023 | 3:16 pm

Ma’aden subscribes for more Ivanhoe Electric shares to maintain 9.9% stake

The Saudi state-owned miner previously paid $126.5 million for its original 9.9% stake.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2023 | 2:10 pm

Column: China ups critical minerals heat with graphite controls

The West can’t say it wasn’t warned.

Reuters | October 23, 2023 | 11:35 am

New Found Gold hits 67.5 g/t over 2.7 metres at Golden Joint

The longest mineralized core was 12 metres at 2.46 g/t gold, including 23.9 g/t gold over 0.9 metre.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2023 | 11:28 am

Sayona drilling outlines expansion potential at Moblan lithium asset

Besides the potential to increase resources, drilling inside the pit shell continues to show continuity and consistency in grade and thickness.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2023 | 11:25 am

First Quantum’s 20-year deal on Cobre Panama is now official

The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the government and will be effective for 20 years.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2023 | 11:22 am

Labor dispute keeps 540 South African miners stuck underground

Workers at the Modder East operation near Johannesburg were kept underground after the night shift ended by the AMCU.

Bloomberg News | October 23, 2023 | 10:31 am

Video: Gold Royalty CEO Garofalo lauds court for knocking feds

Garofalo said governments should “stay out of the way" of mining projects because long lead times, unclear regulations and overlapping jurisdictions all drive away investment.

Colin McClelland | October 23, 2023 | 10:30 am