April 7, 2023

Column: Is it time to embrace Congo’s artisanal cobalt miners?

The problems around artisanal cobalt mining in DRC will take "a coalition to solve", according to Microsoft.

April 6, 2023

Why the Fed must pivot

The US debt to GDP ratio in 1982 was around 35%. Today it is more than three times higher, at 120%.

April 6, 2023

Hecla firms up deal to acquire ATAC Resources

Hecla is the largest silver producer in the US, and is projected to also be the largest in Canada.

April 6, 2023

Technology to extract REE from acid mine drainage gets $8m from US government

West Virginia University received a grant from the US Department of Energy to develop a pre-commercial demonstration facility for separating and refining rare earth elements from acid mine drainage and…

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.