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Metal waste can be turned into catalyst for hydrogen production

Swarf, a byproduct of the metal machining industry, can anchor atoms of platinum or cobalt, leading to an efficient electrocatalyst.

Staff Writer | May 21, 2024 | 6:06 am

Get real: Copper price record was 56 years ago

Jeff Currie: Add AI data centers and military demand to…

Frik Els | May 20, 2024 | 1:23 pm

Anglo shareholder LGIM supports break-up plan as BHP circles

LGIM is among Anglo's biggest investors with a stake of…

Reuters | May 20, 2024 | 10:01 am

Copper price hits record above $11,000 on bets that shortage looms

Several developments in 2024 have emboldened copper bulls and drawn…

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 8:09 am

Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research

A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea…

Staff Writer | May 19, 2024 | 6:03 am

Grupo Mexico weighs bid for First Quantum’s Spanish mine

First Quantum initiated a process to sell its Las Cruces mine in southern Spain in December after the sudden closure of the Cobre Panama mine.

Bloomberg News | January 11, 2024 | 8:52 am

Ferrexpo reports 33% slump in annual iron ore pellet production

Shares of Ferrexpo were down 3.1% in early trade on Thursday.

Reuters | January 11, 2024 | 8:16 am

Share of Russian aluminum in LME warehouses rises to 90% after UK curbs

The rise follows a restriction imposed by Britain on entities and individuals taking physical delivery of Russian-made base metals.

Reuters | January 10, 2024 | 9:31 am

Scientists gain new insights into diamond rain on Neptune, Uranus

Diamond rain on Neptune and Uranus forms at a lower depth than previously thought.

Staff Writer | January 10, 2024 | 6:06 am

Norway approves deep sea mining in Arctic Ocean

The bill, voted 80-20 by lawmakers on Tuesday, allows commercial mineral exploration, but mining licences won't be issued just yet.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2024 | 9:35 am

Asian buyers profit from record discounts for near-term LME copper

The discount hit a record high of $108 a metric ton on Jan. 8.

Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:32 am

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am

Spanish activist group blasts exploration project in Huelva

Geoland Services plans to explore 2,000 hectares in the search for graphite, gold, silver, and nickel.

Staff Writer | January 7, 2024 | 1:20 pm

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am

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