Americas Gold and Silver reports fatality at Idaho mining complex Operations have been suspended and an investigation is underway. Reuters | April 12, 2023 | 7:41 am
Water-based batteries store more energy than previously thought US-based researchers are getting closer to developing metal-free batteries. Staff Writer | April 12, 2023 | 6:06 am
First Mining finds growth potential at Springpole gold project The Springpole gold project in Ontario is one of Canada’s largest open-pit deposits, set to produce more than 300,000 ounces a year. Staff Writer | April 12, 2023 | 5:53 am
Trafigura takes significant copper volumes from LME warehouses Copper stocks in LME warehouses, at 56,800 tonnes, have fallen by more than 25% since the middle of March. Reuters | April 12, 2023 | 4:06 am
Botswana threatens break-up with De Beers in push for better diamond deal The nation is seeking a larger share of rough diamonds and revenues from its long-standing partner De Beers. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2023 | 3:49 am
The deep sea mining debate is “gone” — it’s happening, says The Metals Company CEO Automakers and steelmaking companies have shown interest in the technology, according to Gerard Barron. Bruno Venditti | April 11, 2023 | 10:21 pm
Coal supplying less US power than gas, renewables and nuclear Coal use in the US power market is set to decline for a second year in succession. Bloomberg News | April 11, 2023 | 7:27 pm
Cleveland-Cliffs forecasts for Q2 headline earnings ‘multiple times higher’ The Ohio-based company is North America’s largest flat-rolled steel producer and controls a vast network of mines and shipping lanes on the Great Lakes carrying iron ore. Henry Lazenby | April 11, 2023 | 4:53 pm
Ecuador mining opposition holding up $1 billion of investments Ecuador has abundant mineral reserves but has lagged behind regional neighbors such as Peru and Chile in large-scale mining development. Reuters | April 11, 2023 | 3:24 pm
