Half of all copper mining is at drought risk with climate changeEven in an optimistic low emission scenario for 2050, more than half the world’s copper mines will be in areas exposed to drought risk that’s deemed significant.Bloomberg News | April 29, 2024 | 5:08 pm
Australian regulator sues Magnis Energy over US battery plant disclosure failuresLawsuit filed against lithium-ion battery firm and its chairman for…Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 4:58 pm
Century Lithium stock drops after Clayton Valley feasibility releaseThe company said it will now direct its focus on…Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 7:04 am
Asteroid mining startup to launch mission in early 2024 If successful, AstroForge would be the first private company to visit an M-type asteroid and operate in deep space. Staff Writer | October 19, 2023 | 5:55 am
Gold price rises to 11-week high on escalating Middle East conflict Bullion has been on the rise since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month, up more than 5% over that period. Staff Writer | October 18, 2023 | 9:18 am
Ancient nickel-eating microbes can teach us valuable biomining techniques – study Methanogens are ancient life forms that still exist today. They power their metabolism by breaking down rocks and minerals. Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 6:06 am
Newmont starts ramp-up at Peñasquito as strike ends Return to normal operations at Mexico’s largest gold mine is expected to take several weeks, and Newmont vowed to update markets next week. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2023 | 3:52 am
US DOI draft study poses further setback for Alaska’s Ambler road project The US Department of the Interior found that as many as 66 communities whose subsistence-style living activities could be affected. Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 1:03 pm
China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV race The lithium triangle of South America accounts for more than half of global resources. Bloomberg News | October 16, 2023 | 10:45 am
New resource bolsters Rio Tinto-backed Arizona Sonoran’s Cactus copper project The company has nearly tripled its measured and indicated resource at the Cactus porphyry project. Colin McClelland | October 16, 2023 | 9:50 am
Freeman Gold shares lifted by initial PEA on Lemhi project in Idaho At the base case, the project's after-tax net present value (at 5% discount) is calculated at $212.4 million with an internal rate of return of 22.8%. Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 9:28 am
US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit The US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 7:43 am