Following the financial crisis of 2008 more and more people have come to realize the importance of investing in gold. When there’s turmoil in the stock market or the dollar is unstable, gold provides …
Ruthenium: A Look at a Catalyst and Cancer Drug
Ruthenium may be an unfamiliar name to people outside of the scientific community. This isn’t surprising as it’s a rare transition metal produced in comparatively small quantities – just 20 tons of an…
Looking Into the Potential of Junior Exploration Companies
While size matters in the worldwide mining industry and its related sectors, many of its operations are also due to the success of the small fry, so to speak. This is true in case of the increasing si…
The Highs and Lows of Ruthenium Prices
Ruthenium is among the rare transition metals that the world uses in many industrial and commercial applications. The annual production is at 12 tons a year while the world reserves are estimated at 5…
The Top 10 Largest Platinum Producers in the World
Despite challenges in platinum group metal (PGM) production like labor strikes, mine shutdown and safety stoppages, the annual worldwide production of these metals still reaches over 8 million ounces.…
Demonetization of Gold Bullion Demand in India Deemed Temporary
The demand of gold bullion from the large jewelry sector of India is seen to cope this year from last year’s drop in demand as declared by dealers and retailers. This is due the delayed purchases and …
Extreme Weather Conditions Affect Operations of Australia’s Biggest Underground Copper-Uranium Mine
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 …