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.
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.
US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next If the ban is lifted, the Trump administration would then be free to reissue mining leases to Chile-focused Antofagasta. January 21, 2026 | 04:25 pm
