November 10, 2020

Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined

Heap leaching technology has become increasingly popular due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers miners.

November 9, 2020

Hecla’s Lucky Friday back at full production in Q4

The silver mine will return to full production this quarter after a 33-month labour action.

November 9, 2020

How Biden’s win affects commodities hit by trade wars, tariffs

From steel and aluminum tariffs to boosting exports of liquefied natural gas, very few corners of the global commodities market eluded Donald Trump’s attention.

November 9, 2020

Gold price tumbles on covid vaccine breakthrough

Gold prices plunged 5%, the biggest single-day slide since August, on optimism of an imminent vaccine.

November 8, 2020

Miners should embrace technological change – report

A whitepaper by Honeywell International presents some ideas to stop resisting the changes that the digital revolution has brought to mining operations.

November 6, 2020

West Vault to start Hasbrouck gold mine construction in Nevada

The Canadian company has completed the permitting process before the Bureau of Land Management.

November 5, 2020

Livent in deal to buy Nemaska, extend Tesla contract

Livent is joining with metals financier The Pallinghurst Group to buy half of Quebec Lithium Partners.

November 5, 2020

Gold price: ETF inflows continue for 11th straight month

Gold prices also jumped to a six-week high as the US election draws to a close.

November 5, 2020

Kinross shares up on Q3 results

Company reported production of 603,312 attributable gold equivalent ounces in the third quarter of 2020.

November 5, 2020

Albemarle moves ahead with expansions despite lithium market weakness

The world’s no. 1 lithium miner expects to commission its expansion projects in Western Australia and Chile next year.