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A new study has found that the Canadian primary metals sector has the highest overall ranking among all industrial sectors for use and application of advanced technologies.The study, titled Mining Inn…

Another poor week for base metals saw a slight reduction in the rate of inventory build-up in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses but no let-up to the steady downtrend in prices across most of the …

European investment houses T. Hoare Canaccord and Paribas have both rated shares of Rio Tinto (RTP-N) a “sell,” following the company’s release of mid-year production and earnings figures.London-based…

Magnesium, one of the lightest and most commonly used structural metals, is fast becoming a popular choice for manufacturing in the automobile industry. It soon may be even more popular than steel.Mag…

Management of Inco (N-T) faced harsh criticism from union leaders representing its Canadian workers at the company’s first annual general meeting since the unveiling of restructuring plans that involv…

Under a renegotiated agreement, AfriOre (AFO-V) has agreed to acquire a half interest in a large lead-zinc property in the Republic of Congo.The 696-sq.-km concession, currently held by privately owne…

A cobalt recovery plant operated by Ego Resources (TSE) is now in business, employing 50 people and producing 300 to 500 lb. of the metal per day.Situated in Cobalt, Ont., the $14-million hydrometallu…

The recycling of metals is a complex subject which spans the physical, chemical, environmental and social sciences, as well as engineering and technology. Recycling is influenced by cultural, economic…