Video: Battery metal boom navigates new tech
How the blossoming markets for lithium, nickel and uranium are coping with new technology, politics and societal concerns led the debate at a panel discussion in Zurich this month. The…
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Uranium sector ‘scrambling’ to fill supply gap
The price of uranium will hit triple-digits for the first time since 2007 as nations weaning off oil and seeking energy security deplete nuclear fuel supplies, the world’s largest investment…
TNM Drill Down: Amex Exploration reports the week’s top gold assays
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the top gold assays of the past week (Nov. 10-17). Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width, as identified by data…
Ucore gets $4.3M federal grant for REE demo plant in Ontario
Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV: UCU; US-OTC: UURAF) has received a $4.3-million grant from the federal government to demonstrate its Rapid SX rare earth element (REE) separation technology capabilities. The plant…
National security-driven policy decisions to recast critical minerals space in 2024
While governments around the world are beginning to understand the strategic importance of critical minerals, miners may struggle in 2024 to position themselves to benefit as states battle for control…
Vale’s Indonesia equity sale paves the way for billions in investment
A Canadian unit of Vale Base Metals, Vale’s (NYSE: VALE) copper and nickel spinoff, has agreed to sell a 14% stake in Vale Indonesia (PT Vale) to align with Indonesian…
China’s control over key rare earths leaves US vulnerable: Report
The U.S. remains highly reliant on Chinese production of critical minerals, both directly through sourcing from China and indirectly due to the predominance of Chinese materials in global supply chains,…
China’s controls on graphite exports ‘a loud wakeup call’ for the US, says Graphex CEO
China announced last month it will require export permits for some graphite products in another bid to control critical mineral supply in response to challenges over its global manufacturing dominance. Graphex Technologies – among…
Kodal lithium resource update sets it on fast path to cash flow: analyst
Kodal Minerals (LSE: KOD) has grown the Bougouni lithium project resource in southern Mali by more than 40% over a 2019 estimate, further de-risking the project slated for first production…
Minaurum’s ‘drill to kill’ plan expected to pay off at Alamos Silver in Mexico
Minaurum Gold (TSXV: MGG; US-OTC: MMRGF) is planning to put together a first resource next year at the Alamos Silver project in Mexico, the company said in an early November…
Hudbay to release more realistic Copper Mountain plan
Hudbay Minerals (TSX: HBM; NYSE: HB) plans to publish a new technical report and mine plan for its recently acquired Copper Mountain mine in B.C. that will pull back overly…
McEwen Mining shares jump despite Q3 loss
McEwen Mining (TSX: MUX; NYSE: MUX) stock rose as high as 14.7% on Wednesday as the company reported a loss of $18.5 million in the third quarter, beating consensus estimates….