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.

June 20, 2023

Indonesia to ban copper exports once Freeport, Amman plants open

Copper is set to follow nickel as Indonesia’s next focus in the country’s push for more onshore refining.