Technology to extract REE from acid mine drainage gets $8m from US government

West Virginia University received a grant from the US Department of Energy to develop a pre-commercial demonstration facility for separating and refining rare earth elements from acid mine drainage and coal waste.

Staff Writer | April 6, 2023 | 5:11 am

Amazon looks to grow diamonds in bid to boost computer networks

Amazon and De Beers are betting that custom-made gems could could help revolutionize computer networks.

Bloomberg News | April 5, 2023 | 2:32 pm

Freeport CEO sees more copper deals after Glencore’s Teck bid

Freeport is keeping an eye out for deals but is focused on its own projects, Adkerson said.

Bloomberg News | April 5, 2023 | 10:38 am

Hudbay expects all state permits for Copper World this year, seeks JV partner

Pre-feasibility activities for the private land Phase I of the Copper World project in Arizona are well-advanced, says Hudbay.

Staff Writer | April 5, 2023 | 10:04 am

Viscount partners with Lux to create world’s first silver-backed NFT

Investors on the Lux Exchange will gain access to 5 million ounces of silver to be produced from the Silver Cliff property.

Staff Writer | April 5, 2023 | 9:16 am

Gold price has record high in sight after US data disappointment

The precious metal is now roughly $50 away from trading at an all-time high.

Staff Writer | April 5, 2023 | 9:14 am

Ancient enzyme may play key role in producing hydrogen for green economy

Researchers are studying nature's nickel-iron hydrogenase enzyme, which produces hydrogen by employing the earth-abundant metals in its core.

Staff Writer | April 5, 2023 | 6:06 am

CHARTS: There is a chasm between gold price and gold mining stock valuations

Gold mining stock prices have to double to get back to 30-year average relative to the gold price and the S&P 500.

Frik Els | April 4, 2023 | 12:58 pm

Companies can vie to mine the deep sea starting in July

The Metals Company expect to file an application in H2 2023 and to receive a mining license in 2024.

Bloomberg News | April 4, 2023 | 6:28 am

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