Olympic gold medals are worth more than ever after cost of metals surged

The raw materials that go into each medal have the potential to fetch about $900 each.

Bloomberg News | August 11, 2024 | 10:26 am

Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads

Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance.

Kristie Batten | August 11, 2024 | 7:12 am

Rio Tinto’s Serbia lithium project faces fresh protests

The troubles highlight the challenges to building new mines in Europe.

Bloomberg News | August 10, 2024 | 6:25 pm

Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine site groundwater highly contaminated, Yukon government says

Groundwater flowing from Eagle mine shows signs of high cyanide contamination, though much of the water is being contained on site.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | August 9, 2024 | 4:18 pm

Russia asks Niger to help as geologists taken hostage

Two employees of an unidentified Russian company came under attack by militants in July, while they were exploring for mineral resources, according to the news service.

Bloomberg News | August 9, 2024 | 2:25 pm

Video: World Gold Council sees market uncertainty raising metal’s price

WGC senior market strategist sees several trigger points that could prompt gold to move even higher, perhaps stirring more interest from retail investors.

Northern Miner Staff | August 9, 2024 | 2:10 pm