Quartz can help predict, manage wildfires The intensity of quartz luminescence is higher in sediments that have been exposed to wildfires. Staff Writer | October 19, 2023 | 6:06 am
Asteroid mining startup to launch mission in early 2024 If successful, AstroForge would be the first private company to visit an M-type asteroid and operate in deep space. Staff Writer | October 19, 2023 | 5:55 am
Gold price rises to 11-week high on escalating Middle East conflict Bullion has been on the rise since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month, up more than 5% over that period. Staff Writer | October 18, 2023 | 9:18 am
‘Green’ battery recycling technique allows for massive recovery of aluminum, lithium A recently developed method allows for the recovery of 100% of the aluminum and 98% of the lithium from spent electric car batteries. Staff Writer | October 18, 2023 | 5:15 am
Vale Institute of Technology, ICMBio to execute genetic sequencing of plants and animals in Brazil By the end of 2027, the GBB will produce 5,000 genomes of species from Brazilian biodiversity, with 80 species initially defined. Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 4:13 pm
Rob McEwen invests in junior gold explorer McFarlane Lake Net proceeds will be used to further explore the High Lake gold property. Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 2:38 pm
Umicore shares up as Canada offers subsidies for battery plant in Ontario The Canadian and Ontario governments pledged to grant the battery maker $715 million to support its cathode materials factory. Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 10:54 am
Teck faces $8 million fine for alleged breach of environmental permit in Chile It could face two "serious" charges around its Carmen de Andacollo copper-gold mine in Chile's central Coquimbo region. Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 10:04 am
Oroco shares rise on PEA for Santo Tomas copper project in Mexico Over an approximate 20-year mine life, the Santo Tomas project would have total payable copper production (in concentrate) of 4.75 billion lb. Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 9:37 am
Ancient nickel-eating microbes can teach us valuable biomining techniques – study Methanogens are ancient life forms that still exist today. They power their metabolism by breaking down rocks and minerals. Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 6:06 am
Winshear Gold moves on from Tanzania project, takes $30 million settlement Winshear is one of three mining companies that have requested compensation from the Tanzania government through the ICSID tribunal. Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 4:27 pm
Ivanhoe founder Robert Friedland awarded Mongolia’s Order of the Polar Star Previous recipients of the award include Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain. Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 2:44 pm
