Chinese iron ore price dips but rises on a weekly basis China's property crisis has dragged down demand for steel products. Reuters | April 3, 2024 | 7:32 am
Scientists develop greener method for extracting gold from low-grade ore, e-waste New technique safely extracts valuable metals from e-waste and low-grade ore using dramatically less energy and fewer chemicals than existing processes. Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 6:06 am
Glencore backs EVelution Energy’s cobalt plant plans The mining and commodities trader giant will provide EVelution with long-term supplies of cobalt hydroxide. Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 5:46 am
Thor picks up exploration licences near Douta gold project in Senegal The company is currently advancing the Douta gold project towards the preliminary feasibility stage. Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 5:45 am
Rio Tinto takes over Ranger uranium mine site cleanup Ranger, a key producer of uranium oxide for 40 years, closed in 2021 with an initial goal of having the site rehabilitated by 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2024 | 5:07 am
African Rainbow Minerals ups copper game with Surge stake The South African miner's move grants it access to an emerging critical metals district in British Columbia, Canada. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2024 | 3:47 am
Gold price rises above $2,300, shattering all-time high US gold futures, meanwhile, crossed the $2,300 mark, up 1.4% at $2,313.60 per ounce. Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 3:36 am
Vale divestment in Indonesian nickel unit expected to finish in July The transaction is required by the government to extend Vale Indonesia's operating permit beyond 2025. Reuters | April 3, 2024 | 2:39 am
Perseus Mining still has plan to drill in war-torn Sudan The Australian miner is holding out hope that the political backdrop there will stabilize over the longer term. Bloomberg News | April 3, 2024 | 2:33 am