January 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia signs mining deals with four nations

The country also announced a $182 million mineral exploration incentive program.

January 10, 2024

Share of Russian aluminum in LME warehouses rises to 90% after UK curbs

The rise follows a restriction imposed by Britain on entities and individuals taking physical delivery of Russian-made base metals.

January 10, 2024

Uranium miners surge on $500 million US enrichment push

The Energy Department is requesting proposals from US companies to produce a type of fuel known as high-assay low-enriched uranium.

January 9, 2024

US seeks to jumpstart production of higher-energy uranium now made in Russia

The US is seeking bids from contractors to help establish a domestic supply of a uranium fuel enriched to higher levels.

January 8, 2024

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

January 5, 2024

Russia’s Udokan Copper assesses damage after fire

Udokan planned to launch the first stage of the plant in the second quarter of 2024.

January 4, 2024

Palladium price falls as concern EVs will destroy demand returns to the fore

Commodity analysts said technical factors also played a part.

January 3, 2024

Uranium price hits new post-Fukushima high

Uranium hit $91 per lb. this week, another record since triple-digit prices in 2007.

January 3, 2024

EU adds Alrosa and its CEO to sanctions list

Alrosa accounts for over 90% of all Russian diamond production.

January 2, 2024

2024 belongs to an offbeat pairing — uranium and gold

Both gold and uranium are coming off strong performances in 2023.