Gold prices rose on Thursday after the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest inflation report. The report showed that consumer prices rose more than expected in January, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing by 0.4% compared to the previous month. The increase was driven by a jump in energy prices, which rose…
The mining industry, with a history as ancient as time itself, relies on a diverse array of components and essential participants to achieve success. Juniper Systems’ robust data collection tools emerge as the contemporary solution for the modern mining process. The most recent advancements in mobile technology bring significant enhancements to various facets of mining…
USA Rare Earth Stock Surges After U.S. Government Investment Announcement Shares of USA Rare Earth surged sharply after news broke that the U.S. government plans to take an equity stake in the company, marking another major step in Washington’s push to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals. The stock jumped 20% on Monday, extending…
Minera Gold (“Minera” or “the Company”), a mineral exploration and development company, is pleased to announce the initial mineral resource estimate for its Yoquivo silver-gold project located in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The Mineral Resource Estimate was completed by Qualified Person, Mr. Ramon Rojas, MSc. P.Geo., of Rojas & Asociados, S.C., using the Canadian…
In the annals of exploration, there have been discoveries that changed the course of history, and then there were discoveries that changed the course of comedy. Such was the case when a band of intrepid explorers stumbled upon a diamond the size of a football in the depths of a cave that GPS had yet…
In a move that has sparked both praise and controversy, the state government of New South Wales (NSW) has given the green light for the development of the Maxwell coal mine. The decision comes after months of heated debates among environmentalists, industry representatives, and local communities, highlighting the ongoing tension between economic interests and environmental…
The closure of the last zinc smelter in Europe has added to the conundrum of how to meet the rising global demand for zinc. The closure of the French smelter in Salindres in December 2019 has left Europe without an integrated zinc smelter and has put pressure on the global zinc market. Zinc is an…
A recent independent economic impact analysis, commissioned by the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC), reveals that 16 proposed critical mineral mines in the province hold a pivotal position. These mines represent a near-term investment of C$36 billion, with the potential to generate 300,000 person-years of employment and contribute C$11 billion in tax revenues. In…
On Friday, Chile’s state-owned Codelco, the largest global copper producer, announced the successful negotiation of a new contract with the union representing supervisors in its Chuquicamata division. The agreement, impacting 658 individuals, incorporates incentives tied to goal achievement and enhanced productivity, according to the company’s statement. While the financial details remain undisclosed, the contract spans…
Iron ore futures prices declined on Wednesday as weak economic data from China dampened investor sentiment. The benchmark February iron ore on the Singapore Exchange dropped 2.6% to $125.95 per metric ton as of 0728 GMT. Similarly, the most-traded May iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) concluded daytime trade 0.75% lower at…