Discovery may reduce use of palladium in hydrogen production A recent discovery may increase the eco-friendliness of the energy-making process that involves using Pd in electrolysis. Staff Writer | December 22, 2023 | 6:06 am
Sandfire, Yugunga-Nya sign deal for cultural heritage protection at DeGrussa mine Sandfire said last month it had damaged an artefact scatter at its Monty cooper mine in 2017 and 2018. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 2:13 pm
Milei looks to cut costs for Argentina’s miners in broader deregulation push The Argentina President singled out cutting costs for mining companies that in recent years have been lured to vast deposits in the Andes. Bloomberg News | December 21, 2023 | 10:49 am
Northern Dynasty closes $17 million in financings to support Pebble project The proposed mine, if built, would represent the largest in North America. Staff Writer | December 21, 2023 | 10:08 am
Norsk Hydro takes $571 million hit in weak alumina market Hydro completed the sale of a 30% stake in Alunorte to Glencore Plc earlier this month. Bloomberg News | December 21, 2023 | 9:30 am
Brazil police launch probe into Braskem as mine risks collapsing Latin America’s largest petrochemical is under increasing pressure as the ground sinks in parts of the city of Maceio. Bloomberg News | December 21, 2023 | 9:24 am
Energy Fuels starts production at three uranium mines as metal prices rise The company started production at three of its permitted and developed uranium mines in Arizona and Utah. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:19 am
China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security China accounts for nearly 90% of global refined output. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:08 am
Gold Fields sells Asanko stake in $170 million deal The South African firm has sold its 45% stake in Ghana's Asanko gold mine to joint venture partner Galiano Gold. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:03 am
