Copper has surged to fresh record highs this year, with London Metal Exchange (LME) prices climbing above $12,000 per metric ton, marking an impressive ~42% year-to-date gain, as a powerful structural shift takes hold in the market. While the initial rally was supported by short-term factors such as U.S. tariffs, a weaker dollar, and inventory…
Zimbabwe has accused the United States of lying about the use of forced labour in its diamond-mining industry. The US State Department recently released its annual Trafficking in Persons Report, which found that Zimbabwe was using forced labour in its diamond-mining sector. The report said that the country had failed to take adequate steps to…
Copper prices have been on the rise in recent weeks, buoyed by hopes of improving demand in China, the world’s largest consumer of the metal. The price of copper, a key industrial metal used in the production of everything from electronics to cars, has been on a roller coaster ride in recent months. After hitting…
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. and Bilfinger, two prominent players in the energy and industrial sectors, have joined forces to embark on an ambitious project that holds the potential to reshape Europe’s lithium supply chain and bolster its clean energy transition efforts. The collaboration aims to construct Europe’s inaugural lithium refinery, marking a significant milestone in…
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…
Gold miners reported their first quarter financial results and earnings, and the news was largely positive. The industry saw a jump in gold prices, which boosted the earnings of many companies. Gold miners in the first quarter reported higher revenues, higher profits, and higher production compared to the same period last year. The gold prices…
The Biden Administration is advancing its environmental objectives by pledging that the United States will not construct any new coal plants and will gradually eliminate existing ones. U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry made this announcement at the annual United Nations climate summit, COP28, held in Dubai, though no specific timeline was provided for…
Barrick Gold Corporation, one of the world’s largest gold producers, has announced that its giant South American gold project, Pascua-Lama, is set to become a reality. The project, located on the border of Chile and Argentina, is expected to produce an estimated 17.9 million ounces of gold over its estimated 25-year life. The project is…
Teck Resources Ltd. has announced that it will spin off its coal operations into a separate company, to be named Teck Metals Ltd. The new company will focus on the exploration and development of mineral resources, including copper, zinc and lead. Teck Resources is one of the world’s largest producers of metallurgical coal and has…
Global Lithium Corporation (GLC) is pleased to announce that its Manna lithium deposit in Australia is expanding. The company recently completed a successful drilling program that has extended the known mineralization of the deposit. The Manna lithium deposit is located in western New South Wales, Australia, and is one of the largest known lithium deposits…