July 23, 2020 Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide.
July 23, 2020 Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million.
July 23, 2020 Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners Boss Elon Musk has a plea for mining companies: “Please mine more nickel.”
July 22, 2020 Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic "It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out."
July 22, 2020 Pentagon resumes rare earths funding program In April, the Pentagon awarded Lynas Corp and MP Materials funding for rare earths separation facilities in Texas and California.
July 22, 2020 Silver price surges to highest in seven years Silver prices have risen around 15% this week powered by low interest rates, resurgent investment demand, disrupted production and a recovery in industrial consumption.
July 22, 2020 Perfect storm in scrap is copper’s hidden bull driver Global scrap trade flows have dropped significantly over the past two years as China has closed the import door.
July 22, 2020 Gold price surpasses $1,860 – highest since 2011 Bullion has surged nearly 22% this year and is now within $70 of an all-time high.
July 22, 2020 Noram Ventures to drill at Zeus lithium project in Nevada The Canadian miner says there is increased interest in lithium claystone deposits in the Clayton Valley.
July 21, 2020 INFOGRAPHIC: Covid-19 impact on gold supply chain Increased investor demand for gold coupled with a constrained supply has led to high prices and a bullish market.
Op-ed: America can’t defend itself with Chinese minerals US is building new critical-mineral processing facilities from Texas to Tennessee, but without new sources of raw material, those plants will sit idle. January 23, 2026 | 12:56 pm
