December 12, 2023 US sanctions Russian metals magnate Sviblov and gold, zinc firms The Ozernoye mine had drawn the attention of traders including Trafigura Group and Open Mineral.
December 12, 2023 Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck.
December 12, 2023 Experts map likelihood, length of green energy droughts in the US New research shows that compound energy droughts can last nearly a week in some parts of the United States.
December 11, 2023 Boart Longyear spins out geological data services division, Veracio New company represents a graduation of AI sensor technology being developed for almost a decade and which has now reached commercial viability.
December 11, 2023 US House approves Russian uranium import ban The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act would bar Russian uranium imports 90 days after enactment while allowing a temporary waiver until January 2028.
December 11, 2023 Gold price has much more upside than downside risk, says Barrick CEO In an interview with the Financial Post, Barrick chief executive Mark Bristow said that the market is underestimating the damages from tightening cycles.
December 11, 2023 China likely to beat Europe, US in meeting battery metals demand through recycling – study China is the most likely candidate to first meet its entire demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel through recycling
December 11, 2023 Barrick gets go ahead for Goldrush mine ramp-up The gold mine is expected to start ramping up production in 2024, achieving 400,000 ounces per year in 2028.
December 10, 2023 Power plants can now (re)use wastewater from oil and gas extraction Using two kinds of industrial wastewater to decontaminate each other has the potential to slash a power plant’s total water use.
December 8, 2023 Gold price falls to near $2,000 level on strong US jobs data The latest US labour report showing an accelerated job growth for the month of November and a 3.7% decline in unemployment rate.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
