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US GoldMining stock soars after it doubles Whistler resource

The Anchorage-based company reported an indicated resource of 294.5 million tonnes grading 0.4 gram gold, 2 grams silver per tonne and 0.16% copper.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 7, 2024 | 2:10 pm

US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, watchdog says

Millions of people are displaced and fighting over minerals, particularly…

Reuters | October 7, 2024 | 8:28 am

Canadian Natural Resources buys $6.5 billion of Chevron assets

The deal will bring CNRL's total working interest in the…

Staff Writer | October 7, 2024 | 7:39 am

Guest column: To solve its domestic mineral paradox, America may need price floors

A price floor system might be uniquely effective by insuring…

Farrell Gregory | October 7, 2024 | 7:25 am

Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says

EV sales have slowed for reasons including a lack of…

Reuters | October 7, 2024 | 6:46 am

Chilean lithium to be eligible for US tax break

The IRA requires a certain percentage of the critical metals in the battery come from the US or a country with which it has a free trade agreement.

Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 2:38 pm

Sibanye-Stillwater hit by cyberattack, says mining business unaffected

Smelter operations in Columbus, Ohio were impacted after its automated systems all went down.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:40 am

International Battery Metals begins commercial operations at DLE plant in Utah

The company said this is the first time lithium has been produced using the only modular such plant installed at a brine resource in the world.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:04 am

Gold price tops $2,400 again on signs of cooling inflation

Spot gold jumped 2% to $2,418.78 an ounce by 9:10 a.m. ET, its highest in almost two months.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 8:21 am

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks.

Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm

Opinion: The United States should decrease its reliance on mineral imports

Mineral imports from not only adversaries like China and Russia but also allies and partners can pose key risks to US national security.

Gregory D. Wischer | July 10, 2024 | 11:59 am

Gatos Silver soars on record quarterly zinc production

Gatos had production of 2.3 million oz. of silver, 19.1 million lb. of zinc and 12 million lb. of lead in Q2 2024.

Staff Writer | July 10, 2024 | 11:42 am

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

Hedge fund Elliott challenges court verdict it lost against LME on nickel

The LME annulled $12 billion in nickel trades in 2022 when prices shot to records above $100,000 a metric ton in a few hours of chaotic trade.

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 6:46 am

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