Russia questions legality of US-planned moon mining pact

The decision means the $210 million arbitration against the Kyrgyz Republic will advance to the merits stage, the Canadian junior said.

In the pursuit of gold and other rare metals, mining operators are beginning to explore far-flung sites — from the depths of our oceans to outer space.

Moves is expected to help the copper giant cope with a recently passed law that forces it to give 10% of its revenues to the armed forces.

Harvesting the power of the sun has been a human endeavor since the beginning of civilization.

Cornish Lithium Limited is hoping to lead the development of a lithium industry in the UK after acquiring the rights to drill for the mineral in the ancient mining region of Cornwall.

Companies claim land transfer is de facto expropriation without consultation.

The Canadian team says recovering metals such as copper and rare earths from LED lights may turn to be an economical option soon.

Private capital funds raised $2.1 billion for mining and metals investment in 2016 – this year 13 funds are targeting $10 billion says new study.

World Bank's 2017 outlook says US impact on commodity markets diminished, but it's still number 1 for oil and number 2 in copper, aluminum and lead.