September 4, 2020 AI start-ups are tackling one of mining’s oldest problems Artificial intelligence can now be used to predict when an ore mill is about to overload.
September 4, 2020 Scotgold expects first gold pour by end of November The Cononish project is slated to become Scotland’s first commercial gold mine.
September 4, 2020 Europe joins global scramble for critical minerals Europe has belatedly woken up to the fact it has a metals problem.
September 3, 2020 Copper heads for historic squeeze with China’s demand red hot Traders and analysts say those dwindling spot reserves could trigger a further surge in prices.
September 3, 2020 Eramet nickel unit asks court to name expert for rescue plan Eramet has been trying to revive loss-making SLN by reducing costs and boosting exports of unrefined ore.
September 3, 2020 EU adds lithium to critical raw materials list Move is part of a broader plan to cut reliance on imported supply of key commodities, including rare earths and cobalt.
September 2, 2020 PIC: When you’re so angry about copper grade you chisel it into rock Stone tablet from the Old Babylonian period circa 1,750 BC complains bitterly about low grade ingots sold by wealthy Ur merchant.
September 2, 2020 Nordgold ups offer for Cardinal in takeover battle Shares of Cardinal Resources soared 29.2% following the latest offer.
September 1, 2020 New generation of hydrogen vehicles may use less platinum Researchers developed a catalyst that only needs a fraction of the amount of platinum that current hydrogen fuel cells for cars do.
August 31, 2020 Nearly a tonne of CO2 emitted per ounce of gold produced in 2019 – report Open pit mines emit on average around twice as much CO2e per ounce of gold produced as underground mines.
Silver Crown Royalties soars to new high on Gentile investment Michael Gentile, as co-founder of Montreal-based hedge fund Bastion Asset Management, is the largest shareholder in over 25 junior miners. January 13, 2026 | 10:54 am
