The Mine that Fell Asleep in the Goldfields awakens young minds Author Catherine Lalut didn’t jump from mining engineer to children’s author quickly, but the journey was enriching. Henry Lazenby | March 27, 2024 | 6:56 am
Scientists get better understanding of how rare earth metal in lightbulbs forms Cerium is a rare earth metal that is used in some types of lightbulbs and flat-screen TVs. Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 6:48 am
Aluminum price falls as weak China demand weighs on industrial metals The LMEX Metals Index, which tracks the six main base metals, rose to an eight-month high earlier in March. Bloomberg News | March 27, 2024 | 5:34 am
First Majestic starts selling bullion at Nevada mint facility Inaugural production of bullion bars, branded “First Strike”, will be commemorated and sold as collectibles. Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 5:11 am
Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies Tender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2024 | 3:33 am
Most rescue efforts suspended at Russian gold mine due to collapse risk The Pioneer gold mine, one of Russia's largest, is in the Amur region which borders China. Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 1:55 am
Indonesian miner Amman asks for copper export ban delay The production will be supported by high-grade ore from Phase 7 at its Batu Hijau mine. Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 1:52 am
Tsingshan unit plans Indonesian battery plant as trade frictions mount The plant will be housed alongside Tsingshan’s existing operations in Weda Bay and could begin operating as soon as next year. Bloomberg News | March 26, 2024 | 7:37 pm
World’s top uranium miner seeks to boost exports to US Interest in the radioactive metal has surged amid a growing supply gap and increased demand. Bloomberg News | March 26, 2024 | 4:14 pm