Barrick’s Thornton moves from executive chairman to chairmanJohn Thornton, an ex-investment banker from Goldman Sachs, joined Barrick in 2012 as a director under founder Peter Munk.Bloomberg News | February 15, 2024 | 9:34 am
Hecla’s 2023 silver production the second highest in history, more growth expectedSilver reserves by year-end, totalling 238 million oz., were also…Staff Writer | February 15, 2024 | 9:30 am
Sibanye-Stillwater, Heraeus team up to save palladiumThe miners will explore new uses for PGMs, particularly palladium,…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2024 | 5:29 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
US-based researchers push for more realistic battery science PNNL scientists are proposing the idea of fundamental science taking into account the way industry works when it comes to developing EV components. Staff Writer | April 4, 2023 | 5:05 am
Biden offers $450m for clean energy projects at coal mines It will also provide $16 million to two universities to complete studies for extracting rare earths and other critical minerals from coal ash. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2023 | 3:48 am
RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest lithium operations Albemarle’s Greenbushes hard rock mine in Australia holds top spot. MINING.com Editor | April 3, 2023 | 11:10 am