Gold investment has been surging in recent months, as investors seek out safe havens amid the economic uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic. The price of gold has climbed to a seven-year high, and demand for the precious metal has been increasing significantly. Investors are turning to gold as a reliable asset to protect their…
BHP Billiton, the world’s largest miner, is looking to bypass the lithium boom and invest in copper and nickel projects instead. The company is seeking to diversify its portfolio away from its traditional focus on iron ore and coal, and is looking to explore new opportunities in copper and nickel. The move comes as the…
Copper and nickel prices have been on the rise in recent weeks as European countries scramble to secure enough of the metals to meet their industrial needs. The price of copper has jumped by more than 10% since early April, while nickel has seen an even bigger surge, rising by more than 20%. The price…
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…
On Tuesday, aluminum producer Alcoa (NYSE: AA) officially announced its decision to cease production at the financially unsustainable Kwinana refinery in Western Australia, bringing an end to over six decades of operations. The company attributed the decision to challenging market conditions and the facility’s aging infrastructure, leading to the unfortunate consequence of over 750 employees…
Anglo Asian Mining plc (AIM:AAZ), the gold, copper and silver producer with operations in Azerbaijan, has announced that it has made another strategic investment in Libero Copper Corporation (TSXV:LBC). The London-listed miner has purchased an additional 4.3 million common shares of Libero at a price of CAD$0.45 per share, through a private placement. The total…
In an exciting development for the Brazilian mining industry, Serra Verde has announced the commencement of the commissioning process for its highly anticipated rare earths mine. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Brazil’s ambitions to tap into its vast reserves of rare earth minerals and reduce its dependency on foreign imports. The Serra…
Aluminum production has come under threat as Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the nation’s ban on exports of alumina, an ingredient of aluminum. The ban, which came in response to Russia’s involvement in the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, is likely to have far reaching implications—particularly on production of the light metal and…
In this imaginative depiction, King Kong, the iconic giant gorilla, is portrayed in a scenario far removed from his usual role as a fearsome beast. Donning a miner’s helmet equipped with a bright headlamp, he delves into the depths of an underground mine. With his immense strength, he effortlessly breaks through the rock, revealing the…
The electric car revolution is gaining momentum in Europe, and that is good news for nickel and cobalt prices. The continent is becoming an increasingly important market for electric vehicles (EVs), and that is driving up demand for nickel and cobalt, two key components in the batteries that power EVs. The shift in focus to…