Nine Mile Metals enjoys XRF results up to 24% Cu and 38% Pb-Zn from historic Wedge mine 20 June 2023all The team of miners is collecting volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) samples from the rubble in the western part of the clearing to determine base and precious metal content and to validate the historical grades. Geological mapping is also underway.
European Energy Metals Cheers EU Critical Minerals Policy 13 June 2023all The new list identifies the most critical minerals and metals that are essential to the EU's economic growth and its transition to a low-carbon and digital economy.
From Extraction to Investment: Understanding NYSE's Metals and Mining Sector 19 May 2023all The metals and mining sector plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential raw materials for various industries. Investing in metals and mining companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) offers investors an opportunity to participate in this fundamental sector.
EU nears critical materials agreements with Argentina and Chile 18 May 2023all The European Union is working on deals with Argentina and Chile that will widen its access to critical minerals and metals such as lithium needed for electric-vehicle batteries as part of its goal of creating a less carbon-intensive economy.
New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated water 17 May 2023all Northwestern University engineers have developed a new sponge that can remove metals—including toxic heavy metals like lead and critical metals like cobalt—from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind.
Can Phytomining deliver Critical Minerals at scale: farming plants that accumulate high metal concentrations 11 May 2023all Both Europe and the U.S. are making plans to secure supplies of critical minerals as the transition gains pace. Domestic mining or securing import deals with close allies is the main focus. Here, Maria Krol-Sinclair and Thomas Hale at CSIS review the prospects for a new method that will require neither: phytomining.
After J&K, lithium reserves found in Rajasthan, can meet 80% of India's demand 10 May 2023all Months after India's first lithium reserves were discovered in Jammu and Kashmir, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found another reserve of the crucial mineral in Degana in Rajasthan's Nagaur district.
Metals and minerals prices to fall, World Bank report shows 4 May 2023all All metal prices, particularly iron-ore and tin prices, were higher for the quarter. However, this optimism waned, and most prices receded from their January highs by the end of the quarter.
NMDC in talks with Australia's Hancock for lithium mining 2 May 2023all Countries across the world are racing to secure lithium supplies for rechargeable batteries for future fleets of electric vehicles in the global transition to green energy.
Mining Act tweak planned to push rare, critical mineral exploration 26 April 2023all The government is planning to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 to encourage exploration of deep-seated minerals such as gold, silver, copper and zinc.