April 30, 2020

Rise Gold closer to reopening historic California mine

Idaho-Maryland was reportedly the second-largest gold mine in the United States in 1941.

April 29, 2020

Lithium developer ioneer forecasts high margins for Nevada project

Construction of the Nevada complex is expected to start in 2021, with the mine operational by 2023.

April 29, 2020

Oil surges on biggest jump in US gas demand in 11 months

A glimmer of hope that consumption could gradually return as major producers continue to cut output to counter a global glut.

April 29, 2020

The impact of critical minerals on national security

Which imported minerals create the most risk for US supply chains and national security?

April 28, 2020

The next frontier: Prospecting and mining on the moon

China has achieved a milestone in lunar exploration with its robotic rover.

April 28, 2020

Surging profits seen as no safety net for winning gold stocks

Short-term production disruptions could hurt gold miners’ near-term financial results.

April 28, 2020

Gold price on decline ahead of Fed decision

Gold declined for the third day in a row, but is still near its seven-year peak.

April 28, 2020

World’s mine workers resist quick restart amid coronavirus

Unions in both South Africa and Peru are openly encouraging members not to return to mines.

April 27, 2020

In global electricity slump, coal is the big loser

In the US, coal’s share of power generation has dropped more than 5 percentage points since February.

April 27, 2020

Extended lockdowns to hit copper production

Antamina reported 210 positive cases of covid-19 in Peru and said the date to restart operations is still uncertain.