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.

February 21, 2024

Eramet in talks with France to offload debt from SLN nickel unit

Eramet, which has refused to inject more funds into SLN, aims to reach a deal in the coming weeks to remove some 320 million euros of debt.

February 21, 2024

Zinnwald lithium project in Germany now 2nd largest in EU

The project's mineral resources estimate has increased 445% since the previous report, released in late 2018.

February 21, 2024

AMG cuts 2024 profit target as low lithium prices weigh

The lithium supplier said it would reduce its headcount by around 200.

February 21, 2024

SQM makes $9.4m follow-on investment in UK battery recycling firm

Since SQM's initial investment of $2.57 million last year, Altilium has hit a number of key development milestones.