September 27, 2022

Rio Tinto earmarks $55 million for underground development at Kennecott

The move will add 30,000 tonnes of copper production from early 2023 to 2027, alongside the site's open pit operations.

September 27, 2022

Metallic materials’ fatigue strength can now be quickly determined

High-resolution electron imaging can capture the nanoscale deformation events that lead to metal failure in a matter of hours.

September 26, 2022

Commodities gauge falls to lowest in 8 months on recession fears

The dollar’s relentless surge to repeated records is making commodities priced in the currency more expensive for overseas buyers.

September 26, 2022

Coal price renaissance: how long can it last?

No one saw coal prices of $400 to $600 per tonne coming, including those in the coal industry.

September 26, 2022

Metals pare losses as traders assess recession risks, dollar

“In general the outlook is pretty weak for metals,” said Ryan McKay, a commodity strategist at TD Securities.

September 26, 2022

Rare earth miner NioCorp to merge with Nasdaq-listed blank check firm

Merger with Acquisition Corp II will give it access to up to $285 million for the development of its Elk Creek project in southeastern Nebraska.

September 24, 2022

Charting the global economy: Fed headlines concert of rate hikes

When it comes to copper, big miners and metals traders are warning that in just a couple of years’ time, a massive shortfall will emerge.

September 23, 2022

Canada, South Korea seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals

In a joint statement, the two countries said they agreed to deepen their "strategic partnership on supply chain resiliency".

September 23, 2022

Revival Gold hits another long intercept of high grades at Beartrack-Arnett

The new results are headlined by drill hole BT22-242D, which intersected 3.49 g/t gold over 115.4 metres, including 10.12 g/t gold over 11.4 metres.

September 23, 2022

US MINES Act seeks to curb Russia, China grip on critical minerals

California Republican congressman Ken Calvert said America must be "clear-eyed about the Chinese and Russian aggression when it comes to consolidating critical mineral resources.”