September 22, 2023 Largest asteroid sample ever collected is coming down to Earth OSIRIS-REx could also help inform future missions to asteroids — perhaps even ones to mine these rocks for resources.
September 22, 2023 Study points to need to clean up legacy mining pollution that poses health risks to millions It is estimated that 23 million people living on the world’s floodplains are being exposed to potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, a new study finds.
September 22, 2023 Philippines hopes to boost cooperation with US in mining and batteries Philippines see the March agreement between the United States and Japan on critical minerals as a model.
September 20, 2023 Cleveland-Cliffs clashes with US Steel as sale process gets underway US Steel has not opened its books to Cliffs even as it accepts initial bids this week, because Cliffs will not agree to its conditions, sources say.
September 20, 2023 Gold price at highest in over two weeks ahead of Powell remarks The US central bank is widely expected to keep rates on hold for now.
September 20, 2023 China exported no germanium, gallium in Aug after export curbs In July, China announced restrictions on the export of eight gallium and six germanium products.
September 20, 2023 Uranium primed to extend rally on resurgent nuclear power, say analysts Uranium spot prices are expected to climb to $75-$80 a pound by end-December.
September 20, 2023 Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.
September 19, 2023 Barrick eyes copper growth as Bristow laments market’s need for ‘instant gratification’ Once fully ramped up, Reko Diq and Lumwana are expected to become two of the world’s top 20 copper mines by annual production.
September 19, 2023 Newcrest acquisition to deliver $500 million in annual synergies, says Newmont CEO The biggest value drivers of the transaction will come from Newcrest’s two Tier 1 operations, Cadia and Lihir.
Codelco, SQM seal lithium venture in Chile’s Atacama desert NovaAndino Litio, the venture, will control all lithium exploration, production and sales in the Atacama salar until 2060. December 27, 2025 | 09:38 am
