Ring of Fire Metals and Webequie First Nation sign MOU on Ontario nickel project development The Eagle’s Nest project has been billed as the largest high-grade nickel discovery in Canada since Voisey’s Bay in Labrador. Staff Writer | December 6, 2022 | 11:15 am
European Commission weighs sanctions on Russia’s mining industry – FT The ban would be part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials are planning to discuss with member states in the coming days. Reuters | December 6, 2022 | 8:18 am
Precious metals no longer needed in reactions to produce hydrogen fuel – study Researchers have engineered a key light-activated nanomaterial for the hydrogen economy. Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 6:06 am
Platinum mining target says takeover battle damages operations Royal Bafokeng Platinum said competing offers from Impala Platinum and Northam Platinum have created uncertainty. Bloomberg News | December 1, 2022 | 7:50 am
Canada approves Marathon palladium mine environmental plan Located 10 km from Marathon, Ontario, the mine is slated to produce 245,000 ounces of palladium annually over an estimated 13-year mine life. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2022 | 3:51 am
Sibanye-Stillwater to spend $616m advancing Finnish lithium project The Keliber mine is expected to be Europe's first fully integrated lithium hydroxide producer supplying the regional market. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 7:13 am
UK, South Africa seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals London and Pretoria announced a partnership to promote the responsible exploration and production of critical minerals in South Africa. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 27, 2022 | 7:03 am
Birthplace of gold-rich stars finally revealed Researchers have revealed the birthplace of stars with an abundance of gold and platinum. Staff Writer | November 23, 2022 | 6:10 am
Platinum deficit expected in 2023 after bumper surpluses, WPIC says Use by auto makers would rise and investors would flip from net sellers to net buyers, pushing demand in 2023 up 19% to 7.77 million ounces, the Council said. Reuters | November 21, 2022 | 4:11 pm