United Nations investigators say illicit mining at the Shinkolobwe uranium mine in east Congo is putting thousands of locals at risk of contracting cancer because of high radiation levels. They also warn that the nuclear ore, if left unpoliced, co…
Alcoa Aluminio, a wholly owned Brazilian subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based Alcoa, plans to boost its share of aluminum capacity by 30%, or 63,000 tonnes per year, at the Sao Luis (Alumar) aluminum smelter in Brazil.
Vancouver — Drill core from the Sa Perrima deposit at the Furtei property on the island of Sardinia has yielded encouraging grades, and results suggest the high-grade mineralization is open to the north.
Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)Change…
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, July 27 (change from July 21 in brackets):…
CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate)…
U.S. stock markets edged lower in the reporting period July 21-27, and for the most part mining equities — in both precious and base metals — edged along with them. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 0.6%, falling 63.93 points to 10,085.14…
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics is introducing its Silver Nano health system into the Philippines. The Silver Nano line of appliances uses silver-based antibacterial materials.
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BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)…
Antimony: Mid-mkt US$2,470/t.