Gold is set for its best annual performance in more than 10 years, up 28% in November 2024, according to the World Gold Council's latest report. In particular: gold price has increased more than 28% in US dollars in 2024...

President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced a review of the controversial bill to ban open-pit mining in Mexico, as the government looks to capitalize on green energy metals. "In the case of open-pit mining, it is also important to review it....

Incoming president Donald Trump has announced fast track approval for any company investing US$1 billion, or more, into the United States. "Any person or company investing ONE BILLION DOLLARS, OR MORE, in the United States of America, will receive fully...

Google has unveiled a ground-breaking new quantum chip, called Willow, that can run "mind-boggling" computations: "It performed a computation in under five minutes that would take one of today’s fastest supercomputers 1025 or 10 septillion years. If you want to write it out,...

The blockchain landscape has grown rapidly, introducing a diverse array of platforms tailored to meet evolving technological, economic, and social needs. Among the most prominent are Ethereum, Sonic (formerly Fantom), and Solana, each offering distinct advantages. However, the broader blockchain...

Solar power installations in China are expected to reach 230-260 GW in 2024, breaking previous records, according to China Photovoltaic Industry Association. The last record was 217GW in 2023. The new installations will be driven by development of desert power...

The price of the critical mineral antimony in the US has soared more than 300% in 2024 as demand rises and supply is severely restricted — in particular, an export ban from China to America. A supply shortage triggered the steepest...

A new decentralized marketplace called Uranium.io allows investors to trade physical uranium using blockchain technology. Powered by Tezo blockchain, and supported by uranium trading company Curzon Uranium, and Archax, the first registered crypto exchange in the UK, the Uranium.io dApp enables users...

Meta, formerly Facebook, has announced plans to add 1-4GW of new nuclear energy capacity in the US in the early 2030s. Meta states the new power is needed: to provide Meta’s future energy needs, in particular data centers for artificial...

The military authorities in Niger have seized Orano's SOMAÏR uranium mine, according to the French nuclear group. The military seized control of Niger's government in 2023. "For several months, Orano has been warning of the interference that the group has...

The mining industry plays a crucial role in providing essential materials for modern society, contributing to the circular economy and supporting a net-zero future. Demand for these minerals is expected to increase by up to 6x by 2040  to meet the...

The cryptocurrency space is no stranger to innovation, evolution, and transformation. One of the latest players to undergo a significant shift is Fantom blockchain, a popular blockchain platform known for its high performance and scalability. Recently, Fantom announced its rebranding...