April 5, 2023

Amazon looks to grow diamonds in bid to boost computer networks

Amazon and De Beers are betting that custom-made gems could could help revolutionize computer networks. 

April 5, 2023

Freeport CEO sees more copper deals after Glencore’s Teck bid

Freeport is keeping an eye out for deals but is focused on its own projects, Adkerson said.

April 5, 2023

Hudbay expects all state permits for Copper World this year, seeks JV partner

Pre-feasibility activities for the private land Phase I of the Copper World project in Arizona are well-advanced, says Hudbay.

April 5, 2023

Viscount partners with Lux to create world’s first silver-backed NFT

Investors on the Lux Exchange will gain access to 5 million ounces of silver to be produced from the Silver Cliff property.

April 5, 2023

Gold price has record high in sight after US data disappointment

The precious metal is now roughly $50 away from trading at an all-time high.

April 5, 2023

Ancient enzyme may play key role in producing hydrogen for green economy

Researchers are studying nature's nickel-iron hydrogenase enzyme, which produces hydrogen by employing the earth-abundant metals in its core.

April 4, 2023

CHARTS: There is a chasm between gold price and gold mining stock valuations

Gold mining stock prices have to double to get back to 30-year average relative to the gold price and the S&P 500.

April 4, 2023

Companies can vie to mine the deep sea starting in July

The Metals Company expect to file an application in H2 2023 and to receive a mining license in 2024.

April 4, 2023

US-based researchers push for more realistic battery science

PNNL scientists are proposing the idea of fundamental science taking into account the way industry works when it comes to developing EV components.

April 4, 2023

Biden offers $450m for clean energy projects at coal mines

It will also provide $16 million to two universities to complete studies for extracting rare earths and other critical minerals from coal ash.