Cobalt, copper mining in DRC fuelling forced evictions — report
Study links race to secure key battery metals to forced eviction of entire communities and grievous human rights abuses.
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Lundin secures environmental permit to extend Candelaria mine life
Approved EIA considers several improvements to the mine’s current operations, which will allow to extend its productive to 2040.
LithiumBank inks direct extraction tech deal for Prairies brine projects
The agreement gives LithiumBank a full licence to use a group of continuous ion-exchange technologies in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Ancient volcano in US may hold largest lithium resource on Earth
A new study estimates that the McDermitt Caldera hosts claystones containing 20 million to 40 million metric tons of lithium.
P2 Gold updates Gabbs PEA to 1.9 million oz. gold equivalent
The updated PEA gives Gabbs an after-tax net present value with a 5% discount of $292.2 million and an internal rate of return of 17%.
Graphite One wins US defense contract to develop graphite-based foam fire suppressant
Graphite One has teamed up with Vorbeck Materials, an experienced defense contractor, for the execution of the new contract.
Sitka cuts bonanza interval of 38 metres grading 4 grams gold at RC project in Yukon
This was the highest-grade intercept to date.
Is gold still a worthy investment?
After a hot start to the year, gold’s performance has somewhat subdued in recent months despite the usual supporting factors staying intact, namely high inflation and a bear stock market.
HB Antwerp co-founders clash over gem trader’s future as Botswana deal looms
The government of Botswana said in March that it had agreed to buy a 24% stake in the diamond processor and trader.
