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.

October 17, 2023

Newmont starts ramp-up at Peñasquito as strike ends

Return to normal operations at Mexico’s largest gold mine is expected to take several weeks, and Newmont vowed to update markets next week.

October 16, 2023

US DOI draft study poses further setback for Alaska’s Ambler road project

The US Department of the Interior found that as many as 66 communities whose subsistence-style living activities could be affected.

October 16, 2023

China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV race

The lithium triangle of South America accounts for more than half of global resources.

October 16, 2023

New resource bolsters Rio Tinto-backed Arizona Sonoran’s Cactus copper project

The company has nearly tripled its measured and indicated resource at the Cactus porphyry project.

October 16, 2023

Freeman Gold shares lifted by initial PEA on Lemhi project in Idaho

At the base case, the project's after-tax net present value (at 5% discount) is calculated at $212.4 million with an internal rate of return of 22.8%.

October 16, 2023

US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit

The US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

October 12, 2023

Copper price advances as metals get help from Fed comments and China

Risk assets are getting a boost from some less hawkish Federal Reserve commentary, and from moves by China to bolster its sinking stock market.

October 12, 2023

Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESG

The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey.