November 24, 2022

How molybdenum is helping reveal secrets of the deep earth

Molybdenum isotopes are helping researchers determine the composition of magmatic rocks, therefore revealing the structure of the subduction zone.

November 15, 2022

Northern Dynasty updates Pebble PEA, showing minimal impact of royalty financing

The 2022 PEA also assesses the royalty's impact on the projected results for the three potential mine expansion scenarios.

November 10, 2022

France puts future of deep sea mining in doubt

A growing number of member states of the ISA have called for a “precautionary pause” or moratorium on mining due to the lack of scientific data on fragile and biodiverse…

November 1, 2022

‘Bait and switch’: House Committee asks A.G. to investigate alleged Pebble deception

A US Transportation and Infrastructure House Committee report recommends asking the attorney general to investigate alleged false statements made by the company to Congress.

October 28, 2022

RANKED: The world’s top 10 most valuable base and precious metal mines

Ranking is topped by a polymetallic mine in Russia’s arctic boasting ore with a value of nearly $900 billion at today’s prices.

October 19, 2022

Recent discovery may lead to next-gen porphyry copper deposits

Researchers believe findings will help exploration geologists discover the next generation of porphyry copper deposits.

September 28, 2022

Researchers push for using metals to treat infections

Two dozen highly active metal compounds containing cobalt, nickel, rhodium, palladium, silver, europium, iridium, platinum, molybdenum and gold can be used to treat fungal infections.

September 11, 2022

Ancient remains found at Glencore’s project in Argentina

A worker at Glencore’s El Pachón project in Argentina bumped into human remains while performing some road cleaning duties.

August 31, 2022

Mongolian government pays $153m to settle dispute over Erdenet and Monros mines

Erdenet is one of Asia’s biggest copper and molybdenum mines.

August 9, 2022

Hudbay Minerals reaffirms 2022 guidance as production, costs improve in Q2

On the financial front, Hudbay recorded net earnings of $32.1 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $63.8 million in Q1 2022.