February 7, 2023

Scientists search for dark matter in the depths of an abandoned gold mine

Researchers want to lure a hypothesized particle from outer space to the Sanford Underground Research Facility, housed in a former gold mine in South Dakota.

February 7, 2023

US judge orders waste rock study for Thacker Pass lithium project

The proposed mine would be North America's largest source of lithium for electric vehicle batteries.

February 6, 2023

Mammoth gold miner in the making after Newmont’s $17bn bid for Newcrest

The deal would be one of the biggest in Australian history, though initial feedback suggests that Newmont will have to improve its bid to succeed.

February 6, 2023

Newmont open to sweetening $16.9bn bid for Newcrest – source

Already the world's largest gold producer, Newmont would become a gold mining behemoth should it prevail in its bid for Newcrest.

February 6, 2023

Newmont’s bid for Newcrest marks new era of mining mega deals

Newmont’s all-stock offer would be the largest gold mining takeover ever.

February 6, 2023

Bradda Head Lithium reports strong hits at San Domingo

Assays returned the best result so far of 31.85 metres grading 1.6% lithium oxide (Li2O), including 3.21 metres at 3.74% Li2O.

February 6, 2023

Germany could reach deal with US over IRA in critical minerals

German Economy Minister said there was a chance that de facto free-trade status could be reached between Europe and the United States.

February 6, 2023

Sibanye-Stillwater CEO shrugs off gold mega-merger

Neal Froneman said he had "moved on" from the idea he floated two years ago of merging Sibanye with its South African peers.

February 6, 2023

US plans 200% tariff on Russia aluminum as soon as this week

The move against aluminum also continues efforts by the US and European Union to blunt Russia’s role as global commodities powerhouse.

February 6, 2023

Elemental Altus inks $5 million royalty deal with First Mining

Upon completion, Elemental Altus would increase its global royalty land coverage by 20% (1,500 km2).