Western start-ups seek to break China’s grip on rare earths refiningThe existing standard to refine these strategic minerals is an expensive and dirty process that China has spent the past 30 years mastering.Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 11:18 am
Peru’s deadly gold mine attack highlights growing security risk, costsThe latest attack at Poderosa has highlighted a growing risk…Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 10:59 am
Gold price retreats from record as aggressive Fed pivot bets cool offSome analysts argued that gold’s surge to a fresh record…Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 9:42 am
Polymetal considers divestment of Russian business The gold and silver producer said move would follow the resignation of senior managers from Russia-related duties after US sanctions. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 4:01 am
Mine collapse kills at least 12 in southern Venezuela Flooding collapsed a gold mine in southern Venezuela, killing at least 12 miners. Reuters | June 4, 2023 | 9:44 am
Solar beats coal in Europe for first time – but there’s a glitch Solar panels generated more electricity than all of the bloc’s coal plants for the first time in May. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2023 | 11:48 am
China is drilling a 10,000-meter-deep hole into the Earth Drilling for what is set to be China’s deepest ever borehole began in the country’s oil-rich Xinjiang region on Tuesday. Bloomberg News | June 2, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Congo halts ERG’s copper project after waste leakage The suspension is the latest sign of strained relations between copper miners and the Congolese government. Bloomberg News | June 2, 2023 | 11:40 am
Congo-UAE gold export deal raises ‘great concerns’ A 25-year deal published this week by the Congolese government hands a little-known UAE firm exclusive rights to export artisanal gold at preferential rates. Reuters | June 2, 2023 | 10:16 am
Column: London Metal Exchange renews stocks transparency drive Restoring trust in exchange stocks reporting is a key step in winning back the broader confidence of the market. Reuters | June 2, 2023 | 8:43 am
Peru bullish about copper no. 2 spot as Congo closes gap Mining mininster expects mines worth some $6 billion to come online over the next two years. Reuters | June 2, 2023 | 7:44 am
Teck’s attempt to gain CIC support for coal split hits wall — report The miner is reportedly finding it difficult to secure the support of top shareholder China Investment Corporation for a plan to exit coal. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2023 | 3:41 am