Norwegian metal detectorist hits the “find of the century”A metal detectorist found a significant amount of gold that was buried 1,500 years ago in Norway.Staff Writer | September 13, 2023 | 6:06 am
Minsur rolls out tin tracing to prove metal is conflict-freeMinsur plans to track about 29,000 metric tons of tin…Bloomberg News | September 12, 2023 | 10:10 am
LithiumBank inks direct extraction tech deal for Prairies brine projectsThe agreement gives LithiumBank a full licence to use a…Henry Lazenby | September 11, 2023 | 3:16 pm
Massive emerald cluster sets new record at Gemfields auction The Kafubu Cluster, found at the Kagem mine in Zambia in 2020, became the most expensive single emerald item ever sold by Gemfields. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2022 | 5:11 am
Lucara extends sales deal with HB by 10 years It allows Lucara sell its +10.8 carat diamond production from Karowe mine, which account for 60% to 70% of its revenue. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2022 | 7:08 am
Codelco trials fully electric loader in bid to cut emissions A huge fully electric-powered 14-ton loading shovel has begun operating at Chile's century-old El Teniente copper mine. Reuters | November 16, 2022 | 11:59 am
Scientists learn what it takes to develop gold-based meta-materials Researchers have achieved first insights into engineering crystal growth by atomically precise metal nanoclusters. Staff Writer | November 16, 2022 | 5:15 am
Arconic Corp sells its Russian operations for $230 million US aluminum products maker joins a list of Western companies that have sold their Russian assets to comply with sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine war. Reuters | November 15, 2022 | 2:28 pm
Uranium mining in Egypt is expanding despite water contamination, satellite images show Uranium levels near the Allouga mine are as much as six times higher than the concentration normally found in nature, study shows. Bloomberg News | November 15, 2022 | 3:40 am
Vale, other large companies leading reforestation program in Brazil Over the next 20 years, the new enterprise will restore and protect 4 million ha of native forests in some of Brazil’s most valuable ecosystems. Staff Writer | November 14, 2022 | 1:08 pm
Metso Outotec expands its Metrics to stationary screens Monitoring system to cover the tools, sensors and dashboard access for monitoring customers’ stationary screening equipment. Staff Writer | November 14, 2022 | 12:42 pm
Scientists dig for answers inside mineral-rich meteorites The goal is to learn how the young earth acquired the ingredients essential for life. Staff Writer | November 13, 2022 | 5:24 am