October 20, 2023

Vulcan’s Mexico mine to be decreed nature reserve if talks fail, president says

The president has long accused Vulcan, which extracts limestone in southern Mexico, of environmental damage.

October 20, 2023

Graphite buyers to boost imports ahead of China’s curbs – analysts

Top buyers of graphite from China include Japan, the United States, South Korea and India.

October 20, 2023

EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France

The European Union and the United States could reach a deal on critical minerals over the coming weeks or months.

October 20, 2023

China to tighten exports of key battery material graphite

The world's top producer will require export permits for some products from December 1 to protect national security.

October 19, 2023

Indonesian copper-gold company storms ranking of world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks

Amid a wider slump, MINING.COM’s ranking was lit up by newcomer Amman Minerals, which now sits just outside the top 10 after minting at least six new billionaires since its July…

October 19, 2023

Freeport-McMoRan to slow expansions amid inflation, weak copper prices

The company slightly raised its full-year copper sales outlook.

October 19, 2023

Quartz can help predict, manage wildfires 

The intensity of quartz luminescence is higher in sediments that have been exposed to wildfires.

October 19, 2023

Asteroid mining startup to launch mission in early 2024

If successful, AstroForge would be the first private company to visit an M-type asteroid and operate in deep space.

October 18, 2023

Gold price rises to 11-week high on escalating Middle East conflict

Bullion has been on the rise since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month, up more than 5% over that period.

October 17, 2023

Ancient nickel-eating microbes can teach us valuable biomining techniques – study

Methanogens are ancient life forms that still exist today. They power their metabolism by breaking down rocks and minerals.