July 14, 2020

Funds buy into a copper rally fuelled by China and Chile

Hedge funds are starting to buy into the rally in copper, which continues to build upside momentum.

July 14, 2020

Nevada Copper announces $71m financing to navigate ‘financial difficulty’

The company says it would use the proceeds to fund restarting and ramping up production from its Pumpkin Hollow underground mine in Nevada.

July 14, 2020

Nevada Zinc targets farming industry

The Canadian miner signed a deal to produce zinc-based micronutrient products to be commercialized by Cameron Chemicals.

July 13, 2020

New Placer Dome prepares to drill Kinsley Mountain

Crews are preparing for the company’s first 10,000-metre reverse circulation drill program in the Elko area in Nevada.

July 13, 2020

Labor tensions add to copper’s steady drumbeat of supply threats

Potential labor disruptions add to concerns over Chile’s ability to maintain output as more workers fall ill, with copper prices surging to the highest in two years.

July 13, 2020

Southern Empire Resources to acquire MAS Gold

MAS Gold has two advanced stage gold deposits in the La Ronge Gold Belt of Saskatchewan.

July 13, 2020

Gold price holds above $1,800 on virus spike

Gold remains strong as WHO reports record daily increase in covid-19 cases.

July 13, 2020

Vale, Kobe and Mitsui to work on low CO2 ironmaking

Technology uses natural gas to reduce iron ore for use in steelmaking, offering lower CO2 emissions.

July 13, 2020

Three US universities launch Tailings Center of Excellence

Center focuses on responsible and sustainable mine waste management and advancing research-backed best practices.

July 13, 2020

EnergyX, ProfMOF promote technology making lithium production more cost-effective

The companies want to promote the use of metal-organic frameworks, which they say are miracle material.