Ivanhoe Electric sets up JV with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden The 50/50 joint venture will explore for metals considered key for the world’s energy transition in the Middle eastern country. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2023 | 6:13 am
Copper can be the key to making biofuels economically viable New research is shining a light on copper-containing enzymes from fungi that could make biofuels economically viable. Staff Writer | May 15, 2023 | 6:06 am
Pembridge Resources shares collapse on Minto mine halt Stock tanked as Pembridge disclosed it was assessing its ability to stay in business due to the suspension of the copper-gold mine in Canada. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2023 | 3:48 am
Newcrest Mining accepts $19.2 billion Newmont takeover deal A deal would likely mark the apogee of a furious five-year consolidation among the world’s largest gold miners. Bloomberg News | May 14, 2023 | 4:26 am
New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated water Researchers developed a new sponge that can remove heavy metals like lead and cobalt from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind. Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 4:00 am
Lithium industry leads employment growth in Argentina’s mining sector Employment in Argentina’s lithium mining sector grew by 68% year-over-year. Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 2:47 am
Sonora police intervene to remove blockaders from Fresnillo’s La Herradura mine Police removed a number of blockades installed at different entry points of Fresnillo's La Herradura operation in northwestern Mexico. Staff Writer | May 13, 2023 | 12:55 pm
What Canada’s new Modern Slavery Act means for miners New legislation has far-reaching implications for all Canadian-headquartered companies that meet the Act’s thresholds, especially those that are part of complex supply chains prone to human rights challenges, like mining. Elizabeth Freele and Rachel Dekker | May 13, 2023 | 11:46 am
The Russian nuclear company the West can’t live without Germany's Nukem Technologies is a niche player in Rosatom’s global empire. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2023 | 11:07 am