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…
Gecamines Plans Joint Venture with China Nonferrous Metal Mining Group
Gecamines, formally known as La Générale des Carrières et des Mines, has recently announced its plans of entering into a joint venture agreement with China Nonferrous Metal Mining Group (CNMC) a major…
Predicting the Price of Platinum
What is going on with platinum prices in the market these days? Back in the middle of April of 2016, the price of platinum was depressingly low for investors, as it almost went down to $940 per ounce.…
What’s the News on Nickel?
Nickel prices have been very low over the last few years, and nickel investors have fretted about this for the longest time. At least they don’t have to worry that there will be a drastic drop in dema…
Explaining the Rise of Lithium
“I’m so happy, ‘cause today I’ve found my friends…” So goes the first line of “Lithium”, which fans of 90s rock recognize as a famous song by the legendary rock group Nirvana. Its first line seems to …
Silver Looks to Perform Better in 2016
After a rollercoaster performance in 2015, silver is performing better in the early part of the year. The precious metal benefitted from the strong first day sale of American Eagle silver bullions adm…