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Newmont to sell mines after Newcrest acquisition

The largest takeover in the mining industry this year was completed on Monday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 9:59 am

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to…

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Barrick Gold boosts stake in Hercules amid takeovers craze

Barrick's $17 million investment in Hercules Silver grows its stake…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

New theory aims to explain how gold, platinum deposits formed on earth’s mantle

The new theory centers around a thin, "transient" region of…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 6:06 am

Mining, coal-fired power plants responsible for sevenfold increase in atmospheric mercury – study

Since the beginning of the modern era, emissions from coal-fired…

Staff Writer | November 5, 2023 | 7:51 am

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Supply-chain problems in the forecast as battery metals demand surges – study

Under a scenario where 40% of vehicles are electric by 2050, the need for lithium globally will increase by 2,909% from the 2020 level.

Staff Writer | April 18, 2023 | 5:13 am

Is the US hostage to China for the critical materials needed for EVs?

At this time, yes.

Jack Lifton - Executive Chairman of the Critical Minerals Institute | April 17, 2023 | 5:02 pm

Gold price extends decline as market looks for cues on Fed rate hike

The trend for gold is still up, says Kitco Metals analyst.

Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 9:51 am

Sotheby’s to auction world’s largest ruby in New York in June

Auction is estimated to achieve more than $30 million.

Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 7:57 am

G-7 nears fossil fuel phase-out deal without coal exit deadline

The Group of Seven fell short of sealing a deal on a timeline to exit coal.

Bloomberg News | April 15, 2023 | 1:18 pm

EU’s Dombrovskis sees some progress on steel, battery minerals talks with US

EU's top trade official said there has been progress on a trade agreement on steel and aluminum produced with reduced carbon emissions.

Reuters | April 14, 2023 | 1:35 pm

Critical minerals take central stage in US-China rivalry

Critical minerals have become the new frontline of the rivalry between the world’s two superpowers.

Rick Mills- Ahead of the Herd | April 14, 2023 | 12:19 pm

Gold price drops 2% as Fed official flags more rate hikes

The CME FedWatch tool shows traders are now pricing in a 82.6% chance of a 25 basis-point hike in May.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2023 | 9:12 am

Industrial contamination may no longer be contained by Arctic permafrost — study

Industrial legacy buried in the Arctic permafrost or deposited on its surface may no longer be contained by the frozen soil, researchers have found.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2023 | 6:06 am

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