November 6, 2023

Barrick Gold boosts stake in Hercules amid takeovers craze

Barrick's $17 million investment in Hercules Silver grows its stake in the junior to about 12% from 2.7%.

November 6, 2023

New theory aims to explain how gold, platinum deposits formed on earth’s mantle

The new theory centers around a thin, "transient" region of the mantle, where its shallow part melts and its deeper part remains solid.

November 5, 2023

Mining, coal-fired power plants responsible for sevenfold increase in atmospheric mercury – study

Since the beginning of the modern era, emissions from coal-fired power plants, mining and waste incineration have increased the concentration of potentially toxic mercury in the atmosphere sevenfold.

November 3, 2023

Antofagasta’s Twin Metals appeals dismissed lawsuit over Minnesota copper-nickel project

Company said it has spent more than 13 years in northeast Minnesota conducting extensive environmental, engineering, exploration, hydrogeological and community engagement work.  

November 2, 2023

China’s grip on Africa’s minerals sparks a US response

As part of its stated ambition to challenge China’s dominance, the Biden administration saw an opportunity to revitalize a century-old rail line linking key African mines to an Atlantic Ocean…

November 2, 2023

MP Materials’ adjusted profit beats; rare earths prices sag

The Las Vegas-based company posted a net loss for the period ended Sept. 30 of $4.3 million.

November 2, 2023

Appian acquires mineral sands land package in Virginia

Firm plans plans to de-risk and restart the mining operations, with the refurbishment of two existing mineral concentrator plants.

November 2, 2023

Barrick CEO says focused on organic growth, dismisses interest in First Quantum

"For me M&A is an ad hoc opportunity to create value," CEO Mark Bristow told Reuters.

November 2, 2023

Getech, Cozairo join forces to deliver carbon capture solutions to non-oil and gas industrial companies

Getech and Cozairo want to focus on storing carbon near the emission point source.

November 2, 2023

Sibanye-Stillwater eyes cuts at US mines on weak palladium prices

It warned of further changes at its palladium mines in the US as prices for the main PGMs have fallen faster than it anticipated.