August 27, 2021 New sensor able to detect rare earths in acid mine waste Researchers at Penn State University developed a luminescent sensor that can detect terbium in complex environmental samples.
August 26, 2021 American Lithium reports best extraction results to date, shares up The company has achieved 97.4% extraction using warm sulfuric acid leach on the TLC claystone mineralization.
August 26, 2021 World’s largest trona deposit emits enough methane to power 1m homes If processed into natural gas, the estimated rate of 950kg/h of methane emissions from trona mines in Wyoming could supply electricity for a year to 1 million homes.
August 25, 2021 How bringing structure to chaotic bubbles could make mining more sustainable A new technique can structure bubbles by vibrating particles.
August 25, 2021 Gold price retreats past $1,800 as dollar halts slide The dollar steadied off a one-week low, limiting appetite for bullion from those holding other currencies.
August 24, 2021 Fortescue best positioned to weather industry disruption – report Fortescue Metals leads an Australia-heavy Top 10 based on GlobalData research.
August 24, 2021 RANKED: World’s 10 biggest copper mining companies In an unprecedented year marked by disruptions due to the global pandemic, copper mine production was contingent on how each company overcame operational challenges.
August 24, 2021 Higher metal prices to push exploration budgets up in 2022, says S&P Global Ramp-up in green policies supportive of battery metals.
August 23, 2021 US critical mineral imports up 7.9% y-o-y in Q2 – report S&P Global Market Intelligence reports the volume of critical minerals flowing into the country in H1 2021 surpassed the 316,108 tonnes imported in H1 2020 by 41,209 tonnes.
August 23, 2021 Gold price back above $1,800 on deepening virus concerns Meanwhile, the dollar index eased off the 9-1/2-month high hit last week.
Vittangi graphite mine in Sweden gets zoning plan approval The mine, operated by Australia's Talga Group, is expected to produce around 100,000 metric tons of graphite ore a year. January 23, 2026 | 07:37 am