Flexible gold sensor may become game-changer for body glucose monitoring
Gold offers a new route toward miniaturized, flexible, implanted medical devices to diagnose and treat chronic diseases.
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Teck takes restructuring plan off the table ahead of vote
Teck said it will pursue instead "a simpler and more direct separation" proposal to best unlock the full value for its shareholders.
Teck Resources’ profit misses estimates as Glencore circles
Teck narrowly missed first-quarter estimates on lower prices, weak copper and zinc sales and higher expenses.
First Quantum’s issues in Panama hit earnings, production
Results were also affected by a severe rainy season in Zambia, home to its Sentinel and Kansanshi copper mines.
Lithium mining decisions must be in the public interest, Chile economy minister says
At the end of the day, companies’ strategic decisions must be aligned with national interests, says Economy Minister Nicolas Grau.
Albemarle holds talks on lithium nationalization plan
The world's largest producer of lithium wants to grow in Chile and in the Atacama salt flat with new technologies.
Peru mining sector sees copper JVs as way to unlock new projects
Projects like Southern Copper’s Michiquillay, Newmont’s Conga and Galeno, owned by a subsidiary of China Minmetals Corp., could be unlocked with a joint venture or common infrastructure.
Landowners working on injunction against Barrick’s restart of Porgera gold mine
Landowners served Barrick with a no trespass notice last week.
EXPLAINER: Why are high gold prices bad for the Amazon rainforest?
The hunt for gold has attracted wildcat prospectors who have destroyed forests.
