June 28, 2023 India’s govt lists 30 critical minerals in clean energy push List includes nickel, titanium, vanadium and tungsten.
June 28, 2023 Mining the Moon to lift off within ten years — NASA The US space agency is looking to operate a pilot processing plant for lunar resources by 2032, as part of its planned Artemis missions.
June 28, 2023 French minister to push €1 billion uranium deal on trip to Mongolia President Emmanuel Macron has said Japan and France will work together to boost French energy sovereignty through the supply of critical metals from Mongolia.
June 26, 2023 BCI Minerals signs salt supply deal with Japanese trading house Itochu BCI will supply Itochu with a minimum of 3,600 kilotonnes of salt over five years from 2026.
June 26, 2023 Indian miner NMDC plans $61 million investment in first gold block India meets more than 90% of its gold demand through imports.
June 26, 2023 How gold nanoparticles help detect covid-19 A new adhesive bandage infused with gold nanoparticles can detect covid-19 antibodies in a person’s bloodstream.
June 25, 2023 Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expert University of Queensland cave mining expert Andre van As says rushing the development of super-deep mines may lead to massive financial losses.
June 22, 2023 Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand Even if more lithium mines are built, there are not enough facilities to produce specialized types of the metal for batteries.
June 22, 2023 How a calcium-doped adsorbent helps deal with nuclear wastewater A new calcium-doped adsorbent turns unwanted protons in acidic wastewater into agents for facilitating the removal of cesium ions, a major challenge for wastewater treatment in nuclear power plants.
June 21, 2023 Swiss gold exports rise in May due to higher shipments to India Switzerland is the world's biggest bullion refining and transit hub.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am