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USGS provides $2 million to states to identify critical mineral potential in mine waste

Earth Mapping Resources Initiative to modernize understanding of geologic framework and improve knowledge of domestic critical mineral resources both in the ground and in mine waste.

Staff Writer | November 7, 2023 | 3:22 pm

i-80 Gold has potential JV partner to advance base metals development at Ruby Hill

The deposits at Ruby Hill collectively represent one of the…

Staff Writer | November 7, 2023 | 9:29 am

What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold

New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration…

Frik Els | November 7, 2023 | 8:34 am

Albemarle risks losing lithium market to China on weak prices

The US lithium giant controls about 13% of the global…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2023 | 6:13 am

US Indigenous coal miners with black lung disease unlikely to qualify for federal support – study

For each decade of life, Indigenous coal miners were more…

Staff Writer | November 7, 2023 | 4:46 am

Former gold mine to host largest underground caverns in history

The site, located under the Black Hills of South Dakota, will host the largest neutrino experiment in history.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 6:45 am

Congo picks Symbion to tap methane-filled lake

New York’s Symbion Power won a bid to produce electricity from methane trapped in Lake Kivu.

Bloomberg News | January 14, 2023 | 11:41 am

CHARTS: Mining stocks gain on tech but remain an afterthought for investors

Apple is worth more than the 100 biggest mining companies, three years of global copper production and all the world's seaborne iron ore.

Frik Els | January 13, 2023 | 12:20 pm

Gold price above $1,900 on prospects of slower Fed rate hikes

Data on Thursday showed that US consumer prices fell for the first time in more than 2-1/2 years in December.

Staff Writer | January 13, 2023 | 9:35 am

Taseko gets $25 million loan to build processing plant at Florence Copper

The funding will be available for drawdown upon Florence Copper receiving the final underground injection control permit from the EPA.

Staff Writer | January 13, 2023 | 9:06 am

Biden backs Nevada lithium mine with $700 million loan offer

The Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project could potentially support the production of lithium for 370,000 EVs.

Bloomberg News | January 13, 2023 | 8:19 am

Rio Tinto trials renewable diesel at US operations

Company is conducting trials at its Kennecott copper operations in Salt Lake City.

Reuters | January 13, 2023 | 8:16 am

Toughest material on earth now a reality

Scientists measured the highest toughness ever recorded of any material, in a chromium, cobalt, and nickel alloy.

Staff Writer | January 13, 2023 | 6:06 am

Maverix says shareholders approve deal with Triple Flag

Shareholders of Maverix will receive either $3.92 per share in cash or 0.360 of a common share of Triple Flag.

Reuters | January 12, 2023 | 5:47 pm

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