Boliden to invest $463m at Swedish copper smelter This will push production of copper cathodes and precious metals up to full capacity in the second half of 2026 at the Ronnskar facility. Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 6:13 am
American Rare Earths says scoping study confirms potential of Wyoming project The independent report highlights a 3 million tonnes per annum operation with a payback period of 2.9 years. Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 5:19 am
Gold nanoparticles more effective than antibiotics – study Sugar-coated gold nanoparticles have proven to be effective in destroying bacteria-generated scaffolding. Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 5:13 am
Lucapa Diamond soars on 48% rise in resources at Angola mine Resources at Lulo mine in Angola increased to 228,000 carats as of December 31, up from 153,870 carats the previous year. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2024 | 3:51 am
Tropical Cyclone Megan closes major mine in Australia’s north The storm has already led to the closure of a manganese mine on Groote Eylandt island, the world’s largest producer of the metal. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 4:26 pm
Australia’s MinRes to develop lithium processing hub in Goldfields region The decision follows its acquisition of the Lake Johnston nickel concentrator plant and tenure from Poseidon Nickel. Reuters | March 17, 2024 | 4:09 pm
Gold beans all the rage with China’s Gen Z as deflation bites Weighing as little as one gram, the beans are increasingly viewed as the safest investment bet for young Chinese in an era of economic uncertainty. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 9:50 am
BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 9:20 am
Teamwork needed for Peru to develop full mining potential – Anglo American Peru CEO As long as all interested parties join forces, Peru can take advantage of its ideal conditions to boost and develop the local mining industry, said Adolfo Heeren. Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 8:02 am