January 24, 2023

Flexible copper sensor can detect heavy metals in sweat

Heavy metals are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of everyday life.

January 20, 2023

Court told Anglo turned blind eye to Zambian lead poisoning

A hearing to determine whether a lawsuit can be classified as a class action for as many as 140,000 people began Friday.

January 15, 2023

Micro EV market expected to reach $180 billion within a decade — report

The market for electric two-, three-wheelers and microcars will reach around $180 billion by 2043, IDTechEx forecasts.

January 13, 2023

Column: Base metals start the new year with depleted inventory

The LME global warehouse network held 654,345 tonnes of metal at the end of December, less than half the tonnage registered at the close of 2021.

January 11, 2023

Gatos Silver surges on record silver production from Mexican mine

For the year, the Mexico-focused silver miner outputted a record 10.3 million oz.

January 10, 2023

Column: New fund friends will find lead in unusually lively mood

Lead has just joined the commodity A-list, bringing a new set of players.

December 28, 2022

Nyrstar’s Port Pirie lead smelter ramps up production

The Port Pirie smelter was shut in October for work to reduce emissions and improve operational performance.

December 22, 2022

Prices will fall across metals and mining in 2023 – Woodmac

Commodity research firm says production growth, weaker demand and negative sentiment in the industry will see iron ore, copper and industrial metals sink next year.

December 9, 2022

Endeavour Silver announces 600moz indicated resource for newly acquired Pitarrilla project

Endeavour acquired the Pitarrilla project from SSR Mining in July 2022 for total consideration of $70 million and a 1.25% net smelter returns royalty.

November 30, 2022

Fireweed Metals increases Lundin-backed financing; stock hits 52-week high

The funds will provide capital for what the company is calling the "most significant" exploration program ever initiated on its projects in northern Canada.