March 4, 2024

London gold price benchmark hits all-time high, LBMA says

London's gold price benchmark hit an all-time high of $2,098.05/oz on Monday, surpassing the previous record set on Dec. 28.

March 4, 2024

Magnesium may offer best solution for storing hydrogen

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.

March 4, 2024

Cornish Metals speeds up work to reopen UK tin mine

Decision to fast-track one of the shafts refurbishment would allow Cornish Metals to complete the mine dewatering process by Q3 2025.

March 1, 2024

Newly created Critical Metals on track to construct EU’s first battery-grade lithium mine 

Wolfsberg is kicking off a two year construction phase, and has an agreement to supply BMW by 2027. 

March 1, 2024

Debswana diamond sales down 25.1% in 2023 on weak demand

Debswana sold diamonds worth $3.44 billion in 2023 from $4.59 billion registered in 2022.

March 1, 2024

BlackRock reduces stake in Polymetal International

The US investment firm has reduced its stake in the gold miner to 7.45% from 9.91%.

February 29, 2024

Weir Group margins buffed by mining sector, raises dividend

The engineering group has increased its full year dividend by 18%.

February 29, 2024

Polyus posts 2023 profit jump on higher output, gold prices

Polyus's net profit rose 12% to $1.7 billion last year thanks to increased production and sales.

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.