India’s Modi says new diamond bourse in Gujarat to create 150,000 jobsSurat, in Gujarat state, cuts and polishes 90% of the world's rough diamonds.Reuters | December 17, 2023 | 11:07 am
Namibia greenlights Bannerman Energy’s Etango uranium project Mining licence comes at a time when prices for the…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2023 | 4:15 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithiumThe start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2023 | 5:13 am
Deep-sea mining may affect thousands of new species found in hotspot Scientists have identified more than 5,500 entirely new species in the CCZ of the Pacific Ocean, an area targeted by deep-sea miners. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2023 | 3:46 am
Pending approval of First Quantum deal with Panama haunts miner Analysts say First Quantum's credit ratings will improve once the agreement over Cobre Panama copper mine is formalized. Staff Writer | May 25, 2023 | 7:11 am
Sandfire Resources produces first copper at new Botswana mine The Motheo copper mine is now the second producing asset in the Kalahari Copper Belt, considered an emerging copper hotspot. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2023 | 3:37 am
Volt Lithium stock leaps as company claims breakthrough on oil brine recoveries Company announced lithium recoveries of 90% at relatively low costs from testing at its Rainbow Lake lithium property in Alberta. Blair McBride | May 24, 2023 | 1:27 pm
Skeena closes $54 million bought deal for Eskay Creek The company says the money will be used to complete key development milestones for the British Columbia gold-silver project. Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 10:55 am
Oil giant ExxonMobil jumps on lithium wagon Acquisition of lithium prospect in southern Arkansas reflects the company's bet on the electric vehicles boom. Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 8:43 am
A new “age of palladates” may be underway A recent study shows that palladium is the key ingredient to reaching the “Goldilocks zone" where superconductivity works particularly well. Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 6:00 am
Ambler road decision now expected by mid-2024 The US government has pushed its resolution on the road that would give access to untouched deposits in north-western Alaska. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2023 | 4:13 am
Hummingbird begins hot commissioning of Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea The Kouroussa mine is forecast to produce an average of 100,000 oz. per annum over an initial seven-year life. Staff Writer | May 23, 2023 | 3:10 pm