Scientists use copper to reduce cost of cancer treatmentUCLA researchers devised an inexpensive way to produce a molecule used in anti-cancer drugs from a chemical costing just $3 per gram.Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 5:54 am
First Quantum takes Panama to international courtIt is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2023 | 3:54 am
Next-gen LEDs may substitute platinum, iridium with birch leavesBy pressure-cooking birch leaves, researchers produced nanosized carbon dots that…Staff Writer | November 30, 2023 | 6:06 am
Demand for green metals from recycling expected to grow – report A report by White & Case states that global demand for scrap metal is expected to remain strong over the coming years. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 29, 2022 | 7:35 am
Two more miners found dead in flooded Burkina Faso mine The dead bodies of two more missing miners have been found at a zinc mine owned by Trevali Mining in Burkina Faso. Reuters | May 28, 2022 | 3:22 pm
China drags down entire industrials metals complex – report Iron ore bucks the metals price doldrums as China GDP growth slows. Henry Lazenby | May 27, 2022 | 9:47 am
Barrick Gold ups its ESG game in Tanzania It will spend $6 for every ounce of gold sold by its two local mines on improving healthcare, education and access to potable water. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2022 | 6:34 am
Equinox and Sandstorm create new royalty company The two companies will sell royalties to Rosedale Resources to create Sandbox Royalties in a transaction worth $93.4 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2022 | 3:59 am
Marathon Gold’s EA for Valentine project in Newfoundland available for public comment The largest undeveloped gold project in Atlantic Canada is about 80 km southwest of the communities of Millertown and Buchan. Staff Writer | May 26, 2022 | 9:01 am
SilverCrest Metals begins commissioning Las Chispas project in Mexico It said construction of the processing plant was completed ahead of schedule, adding it expects to reach commercial production by year-end. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2022 | 6:23 am
Populating Mars, the moon requires two key resources to be mineable first Before a key mineral is mined, the techniques to extract a more important resource need to be mastered first. Staff Writer | May 26, 2022 | 5:05 am
B2Gold to buy Aussie junior Oklo Resources Deal is valued at A$90 million ($64m) or 17.25 cents per share, representing a 127% premium on Oklo’s closing price on Wednesday. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2022 | 4:03 am