February 29, 2024

Nickel-based electrode material opens doors to cobalt-free batteries

A new nickel-based electrode material opens new avenues to cobalt-free batteries for electric vehicles.

February 28, 2024

Diamond producers warn of pitfalls in G7’s Russia gem ban

Russia is the biggest global supplier of uncut diamonds by volume.

February 28, 2024

SSR withdraws guidance for Çöpler in light of mine disaster

In 2023, the Çöpler mine produced 220,999 gold ounces.

February 28, 2024

Adriatic Metals produces first concentrate at Bosnian silver mine

The plant's official opening will be in March after six years of exploration and a $200 million investment.

February 28, 2024

Russia’s new silver mine to start selling concentrate in Q3

Russia's new silver mine Prognoz is one of two major projects coming online around the world this year.

February 27, 2024

Sweden to remove uranium ban

The Nordic country’s government under Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson intends to report by May 15 on how it can write new legislation.

February 23, 2024

Column: Funds amass record bear bets on zinc as LME stocks jump

Fund managers have been scaling up short positions on zinc, betting that this year's weakest base metals price performer has further downside.

February 22, 2024

France’s $1.6 billion uranium deal with Mongolia faces delays

A debate about protecting strategic resources in Mongolia risks delaying the finalization of the agreement until after elections in June.

February 22, 2024

Thai potash mine owner ITD weighing $500 million stake sale

Italian-Thai Development Pcl is considering selling its 90% stake in Asia Pacific Potash Corp., which has mining rights in Thailand.

February 22, 2024

Gold gives scientists clues to develop more resilient materials

Researchers with the US SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory explore the mechanisms that allow gold to become harder instead of falling apart like other materials when zapped with high-energy laser pulses.