Nickel price highest in 3 weeks as US talks of Russian invasion of Ukraine

US ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that Moscow appears to be “moving toward an imminent invasion” of Ukraine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 17, 2022 | 9:45 am

Gold price closing in on $1,900 as tensions escalate in Ukraine

"Not only do the events on the Ukrainian border have investors seeking out safe-havens, but it (gold) also offers inflation protection," analyst at OANDA says.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 17, 2022 | 9:16 am

Inorganic materials make ultra-thin solar cells more efficient

A new approach used to develop solar cells based on AgBiS2 enables absorption coefficients higher than any other photovoltaic material used to date.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 17, 2022 | 6:06 am

Gold price touches highest since June as concerns over Ukraine resurface

Gold price highest since June as concerns over Ukraine continue

Rising geopolitical tensions and expectations surrounding a US rate hike drove investors to havens like bullion.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 16, 2022 | 9:17 am

Aluminium streaks to record on fears logistics issues will hit supply

Aluminum price nears 13-year high on tight supply

The metal rose to near the strongest level since 2008 as traders assessed the possible impact of a potential easing of geopolitical tensions over Ukraine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 16, 2022 | 8:17 am