December 13, 2023

Glencore to update climate plan in 2024 after investor pressure

More than 30% of Glencore's investors, including BlackRock, rejected the company's climate report at its annual meeting in May.

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.