The 20 best mining schools in the world
The QS World University Rankings by Subject released this week is led again by the Colorado School of Mines.
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The commodity gauges that underpin Goldman’s uber-bullish view
There are more commodities futures contracts trading in backwardation than at any point since at least 1997.
Energy giant RWE backs Germany’s bad-bank plan for coal exit
RWE has one of the largest renewable-energy portfolios among European utilities, but it still generates about a quarter of its power from lignite plants.
Newmont buys out Yanacocha partner Buenaventura for $300 million
At the same time, Newmont will transfer its 47% interest in the La Zanja JV with Buenaventura to its partner in exchange for royalties on any future production.
Global lithium production hits record high on electric vehicle demand
Global consumption of lithium in 2021 was estimated to be 93,000 tonnes, a 33% increase from 70,000 tonnes in 2020.
Skeena loses Albino Lake due to decision by British Columbia gold commissioner
The company believes the decision is in error.
China metallurgical coal futures surge on supply woes, demand recovery
Other steelmaking ingredients on the Dalian bourse also jumped.
Aluminum price hits highest since 2008 on LME, closes in on a record
“Aluminum markets are facing a melt-up in prices this year, driven by simultaneous deficits in both China and ex-China drawing on already low stock of inventory,” Goldman analysts say.
Sabina raises $520 million for Goose mine, including gold stream deal with Wheaton
Goose is the first mine being developed along the 80 km Back River gold district in Nunavut.
