Platinum-lanthanum alloy may give push to next-gen fuel cells

Researchers at Tsinghua University have devised a method for combining platinum and lanthanum as an alloy to serve as a catalyst.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 17, 2022 | 6:06 am

There are critical minerals hiding in your junk drawer

Globally just 17% of electronic waste is collected and recycled on average.

Bloomberg News | October 14, 2022 | 9:52 am

Tharisa begins $391 million Zimbabwe platinum mine build

The Karo project is an open pit mine which would deliver the first mineral ore to the mill in the next two years.

Reuters | October 12, 2022 | 10:56 am

Zimbabwe miners unfazed by new royalties proposal

Mineral royalties accounted for 2.8% of Zimbabwe's tax revenue in 2021, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority data shows.

Reuters | October 10, 2022 | 8:57 am

Zimbabwe demands some mining royalties in refined metal

Global miners operating in Zimbabwe will have to pay some of their royalties in refined metal rather than cash.

Reuters | October 9, 2022 | 11:25 am

When art meets mining

A photographer explores the relationship between humans and the natural environment by capturing some of South Africa’s most famous mines.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 9, 2022 | 7:48 am

Gold price drops as mixed US data and OPEC+ cuts cloud Fed outlook

Gold slipped as fresh data continued to paint a mixed picture of the US economy.

Bloomberg News | October 6, 2022 | 9:15 am

USGS, NASA to map southwestern United States for critical mineral potential

With $16 million in funding from the Biden administration, portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah will be mapped for critical mineral potential.

Staff Writer | October 6, 2022 | 6:06 am

Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks

World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors.

Frik Els | October 5, 2022 | 3:40 pm

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