Gold-based sensor helps detect ‘forever chemicals’ in water
A new gold-based sensor is able to detect pollution from ‘forever chemicals’ in water through luminescence. PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ are manufactured fluorine chemicals that are used widely in different industries—from food packaging to semiconductor production and car tires. They are non-degradable and accumulate in the environment. Concerns regarding the toxic pollution they cause, particularly […]
Montage hikes Koné gold project economics in West Africa
Montage Gold plans its Koné project to be Côte d’Ivoire’s largest. Credit: Montage Gold Montage Gold (TSXV: MAU; US-OTC: MAUTF) plans to start building its $712 million Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire late this year after an updated feasibility study nearly doubled its net present value. The project 470 km northwest of coastal Abidjan, the […]
McLeod Lake band takes stake in Defense Metals’ rare earth project in British Columbia
Defense Metals (TSXV: DEFN; OTCQB: DRMTF) has entered into a co-design agreement with the McLeod Lake Indian Band regarding development of Defense’s 100%-owned Wicheeda rare earth element (REE) project. The project is about 80 km northeast of Prince George, B.C. With a targeted annual production equivalent to almost 10% of current global REE production, the […]
Seabridge Gold applies to extend KSM environmental permit
Seabridge Gold (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) has taken steps to ensure that the environmental permit for its KSM copper-gold project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle would remain in effect beyond its expiration date. On Wednesday, its wholly owned subsidiary KSM Mining applied to the BC Environment Assessment Office for a ‘substantially started’ status, which, if approved, […]
Los Pelambres boosted Antofagasta copper production in 2023
Chilean miner Antofagasta (LON: ANTO) on Wednesday reported a 2% increase in annual copper production last year to 660,600 tonnes thanks to strong performances by its largest mines Los Pelambres and Centinela. The company, which operates four copper mines in Chile, said output at Los Pelambres increased after overcoming water supply issues at the operation, […]
Gold price drops to near $2,000 on hawkish Fed comments
Gold fell to its lowest in a month on Wednesday following hawkish comments from a US Federal Reserve policymaker who tamed expectations of an imminent rate cut, sending both the dollar and Treasury yields higher. Spot gold dropped 1.1% to $2,004.78/oz. by noon ET, its lowest in 2024 after starting the new year around the […]
Maritime begins gold cleanup at Pine Cove mill
Maritime Resources (TSXV: MAE) has begun its cleanup of the recently acquired Pine Cove mill. Maritime purchased all the shares of Point Rousse Mining in June 2023, and the agreement included the mill which previously recovered gold and silver. The company has already recovered material and poured a gold doré bar containing 281.1 oz. of […]
Paramilitary, guerrilla groups threaten coal mining unions in Colombia
Coal mining unions operating in northern Colombia demanded protection from local, regional and national authorities as they are a permanent target of armed groups demanding bribes. During a meeting with civilian, military and police authorities, the Coal Mining Association (Asocarbonor), the Association of Cokers of Norte de Santander (Asocoquizadores) and the Sardinata Miners Association (Asomisar) […]
The Brazil Potash Factor is a Turning Point for Global Agriculture and Food Stability
Source: Brazil Potash n Brazil’s agricultural sector is a major factor in global food security, contributing approximately 30% to the nation’s GDP. This sector has positioned Brazil with a significant trade surplus, a trend recently highlighted by Robin Brooks, Chief Economist at the Institute of International Finance. Brooks stated, “Brazil’s massive trade surplus this year […]
Surge Copper (TSXV:SURG) Secures Complete Ownership of Berg Property in Landmark Deal with Thompson Creek Metals
Figure 1. District Map. Source: Surge Copper n Surge Copper (TSXV:SURG) has finalized a Purchase Agreement with Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., a subsidiary of Centerra Gold Inc. This agreement grants Surge complete ownership of the Berg Property, in exchange for 21,221,165 of its common shares. As a result of this transaction, TCM will hold […]