Self-healing metal? It’s not just the stuff of science fiction Scientists on Wednesday described how pieces of pure platinum and copper spontaneously healed cracks caused by metal fatigue. Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 1:38 pm
Brazilian companies invest in blockchain to fight illegal gold mining Between 2015 and 2020, Brazil traded 229 tonnes of gold with evidence of illegality. Bruno Venditti | July 19, 2023 | 12:04 pm
Mount Polley drilling returns up to 1.51 g/t Au, 1.03% Cu The drilling was done in two phases on an underexplored area between the Springer and Cariboo mineralized zones near Williams Lake, BC. Staff Writer | July 19, 2023 | 9:56 am
Mali gold mining revenue rose by 35% in 2022 Gold mining is a pillar of the country's economy, accounting for about 9% of gross domestic product in 2021 and 2022. Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 9:48 am
First Majestic encouraged by drilling results from Mexico mines, Jerritt Canyon in Nevada In the first half of 2023, the miner had up to 19 active drill rigs and completed a total of 78,973 metres of drilling in Mexico and the US. Staff Writer | July 19, 2023 | 9:17 am
Zimbabwe’s $1 billion lithium plan faces setback as Chinese partner cuts stake South Africa’s Moti Group said a Chinese company with which it planned to develop a lithium processing plant was halving its stake in the venture. Bloomberg News | July 19, 2023 | 8:28 am
No more plundering: Can Africa take control in green mineral rush? Governments have increasingly restricted or banned mineral exports in a bid to boost processing and retain more of the gains. Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 8:11 am
Antofagasta cuts 2023 copper output forecast The company lowered its full-year copper output forecast to 640,000-670,000 metric tons on persistent water shortages in Chile. Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 8:00 am
Chairman of Chinese aluminum giant resigns after two years The departure comes days after a unit of the company was reported by Bloomberg to have terminated contracts amid a government-led investigation into deals in the market. Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 7:52 am