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Money Metals launches America’s largest gold depository, bigger than Fort Knox

The online precious metals dealer has opened a 37,000-square-foot vaulting and fulfillment facility in Eagle, Idaho.

Staff Writer | August 13, 2024 | 10:07 am

Botswana aims to negotiate bigger stake in HB Antwerp diamond dealer

Botswana's economy has been hit by a drop in demand…

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 8:35 am

DRC-Zambia border reopens, copper exports resume

Congo's import ban last month led to protests and Zambia…

Staff Writer | August 13, 2024 | 7:35 am

Video: Chinese lithium oversupply comes at a cost, says Patriot Battery Metals CEO

Although lithium prices remain low, and recent market volatility has…

Kristie Batten | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am

CleanTech Lithium heads for Australian listing

The Chile-focused explorer and direct lithium extraction enthusiast will also…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 5:47 am

Tanzania backs SilverCorp takeover of OreCorp

Decision paves the way for the Canadian miner to complete the acquisition of OreCorp and its flagship Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania.

Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 9:33 am

De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sector

The world’s largest diamond miner by volume has inked agreements with Angola to boost diamond production and exploration.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 5:22 am

Piedmont Lithium cuts 27% of workforce as prices plunge

The miner, which has a joint venture operation in Canada and a project in Ghana, aims to achieve about $10 million in annual savings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 3:45 am

Avino Silver & Gold reports improved economics for oxide tailing project in Mexico

The life of the project has increased by two years, the silver production has increased almost 3 million oz., and the gold production has more than doubled.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 9:06 am

NextSource to reach full production at Molo graphite mine by July

The Madagascar mine is expected to achieve nameplate capacity of 17,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate per year.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 7:59 am

New process turns scrap aluminum into usable construction materials

Twisted aluminum mesh, banged-up bicycle frames and used car parts languishing in junk yards could gain new life as building structures.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 6:06 am

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century

It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province, will become one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2024 | 4:03 am

Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals

An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s critical mineral resources.

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 7:06 am

Peruvian government unveils platform to expedite exploration permits

Officials from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines met with representatives from the largest mining companies to showcase the Digital Information Single Window platform.

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 5:45 am

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