July 12, 2020

Japan to strengthen control over rare metal reserves

A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret.

July 10, 2020

IEA warns oil demand recovery at risk from virus resurgence

Global oil supply dropped to a nine-year low of 86.9-million barrels a day last month.

July 10, 2020

Barrick escalates dispute with PNG over Porgera mine

Barrick claims Papua New Guinea violated a bilateral investment treaty with Australia, as well as international law governing foreign investment.

July 9, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gates, Bezos-backed firm searching for cobalt, gold price above $1,800 with record in sight, and more...

July 9, 2020

Power pioneer invents new battery that’s 90% cheaper than lithium-ion

Former Nissan employee has a new approach to dramatically simplify and speed up battery manufacturing.

July 8, 2020

Erdene finds new high-grade zone at Khundii gold project

High-grade intersections were also discovered at Bayan Khundii and Altan Nar.

July 8, 2020

Indian travel curbs thwart gold smugglers, boost legal market

Dealers said the reduced supply of smuggled gold had driven Indian spot prices to a premium this week.

July 8, 2020

Barrick, Japan Gold step up exploration

The companies, through a venture known as Barrick Alliance, have completed a first phase of exploration in Hokusatsu, Japan's largest gold producing region.

July 6, 2020

Freeport beats revised Q2 copper sales, shares jump

Second-quarter copper sales are expected to exceed the estimate of 690 million pounds by approximately 8%.

July 6, 2020

Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce titanium alloy with low-emission technology

The companies say the process can be also applied to zirconium and rare earths for permanent magnet alloys.