As South Australia faced “one of the most extreme weather systems in decades,” it wasn’t just about strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. The state was also hit by a massive blackout (at 3…
Nickel Prices Get a Boost as Philippines Suspends More Mines
On the 27th of September, the Philippines announced the suspension of 20 more mines due to environmental violations. In the last few months, 10 mines have already been suspended after an audit found m…
Plans of $300 Million Lithium Plant in Western Australia Bring Fears of Oversupply
China’s Tianqui Lithium is planning to build a $300 million lithium processing plant in Kwinana, just south of Perth, Western Australia (WA). This expansion will significantly add new volume to Austra…
Brazil and Australia to Add About 200 Million Tons of Iron Ore Supply Until 2020
The two largest iron ore exporters in the world are set to add 100 million metric tons each in supply, all the way up to the end of the decade. That’s about 200 million metric tons of iron ore supply …
New Lab-Made Metal is Four Times Harder than Titanium
A new study has discovered a super hard titanium-gold alloy that is now the hardest known metallic substance, even harder than titanium. This alloy was discovered by physicists from Rice University, a…
China’s Largest Lead and Zinc Deposit Discovered in Xinjiang
Local Chinese authorities have announced that a lead and zinc deposit, allegedly the largest in China, has been discovered. The discovery was made in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest …
Thanks to New Namibian Mine, Uranium Production Expected to Triple in 2017
Namibia is set to become the third largest producer of uranium in the world, thanks to the massive Husab mine, which will finally begin production next month. Namibian Finance Minister Calle Schlettwe…
Going for Gold: Kenya Promises A More Transparent and Organized Mining Sector
“Tapping into potential untapped mineral wealth could lead to the establishment of a ‘new mining frontier’,” said Mining Cabinet Secretary Dan Kazungu during the Kenya Mining Forum. Held last 28-29 Se…
30th Anniversary Silver Eagle Proof Coin Released by U.S. Mint
The United States Mint has just released the special 30th Anniversary Silver Eagle Proof Coin, and it is shining, shimmering, splendid. Minted at the West Point Mint, each coin is made of one troy oun…
Copper Catches Up and Marks Best Month Since February 2015
Copper has long been the laggard in the space of base metals. But copper ended September with its best price since February 2015, ending a year and a half of weak performance. For any investor, copper…