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Silicide spherules from space fetch astronomical prices at auction

Ever since the Zagami meteorite sold in 1996 at Phillips Auction as crumbs in a vial at $1,538 per gram, the universal appeal of otherworldly rocks was driving the prices of exotic samples sky-high and beyond.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2023 | 12:34 pm

Video: Braskem’s mine rupture in Brazil causing fear of collapse

A breach at a rock salt mine in Alagoas state,…

Staff Writer | December 11, 2023 | 9:05 am

MetalsGrove shares jump on Zimbabwe lithium assets acquisition

The claims, which MetalsGrove will acquire for $60,000, are close…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 11, 2023 | 6:13 am

Barrick gets go ahead for Goldrush mine ramp-up

The gold mine is expected to start ramping up production…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 11, 2023 | 3:53 am

First Quantum requests end of blockades to Cobre Panamá copper mine

Ongoing blockades have prevented the miner from receiving the supplies…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 10, 2023 | 11:46 am

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Great Panther to delist from TSX, NYSE as it seeks creditor protection

The cash-strapped Canadian miner is likely to default on several material debtor agreements owing to liquidity constraints.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2022 | 7:15 am

Super strong material produced with Martian rock, titanium alloy

The new robust and high-performance material is to be used in a 3D-printing process that could one day be employed on the red planet to make tools or rocket parts.

Staff Writer | September 7, 2022 | 6:06 am

Analysis: No reduction in tailings dam failures over the past two decades

Data released Tuesday states the rate was constant at 0.09 failures per billion tonnes of production in both the decades of 2000-2009 and 2010-2019.

Henry Lazenby | September 6, 2022 | 1:54 pm

Another ‘Dr. Copper’

Copper coating developed by UBC researchers led by Dr. Amanda Clifford could be the next superbug fighter.

Amanda Stutt | September 6, 2022 | 10:46 am

Centerra Gold searches for new CEO

Company named director Paul Wright as interim president and chief executive to replace Scott Perry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2022 | 8:05 am

McEwen, Rio Tinto to jointly develop copper project in Nevada

The Canadian gold and silver producer is offering Rio's subsidiary, Kennecott Exploration, a 60% stake in the Elder Creek copper project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2022 | 5:22 am

Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill ink binding takeover deal

Rio will not increase its C$43 per share cash offer despite pressure from Turquoise Hill's minority shareholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2022 | 3:23 am

Williamson Pink Star unveiled at Dubai Diamond Exchange

Expected to fetch over $21 million, the diamond has the potential to set a new price per carat record given its purity.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2022 | 11:24 am

Copper Innovation Hub launched in Colombia

The Hub’s goals are to conduct research on all things copper and support countries’ transition towards a clean energy future.

Staff Writer | September 4, 2022 | 11:30 am

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