Cleanup efforts of mining-polluted streams prove effective over time — study Restoration efforts at four Superfund sites allowed mining-impacted watersheds to recover to near-natural conditions in less than 20 years. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 9, 2021 | 8:06 am
Commodities of the future: Blue, green hydrogen key to the energy transition – report The ‘hydrogen as a commodity’ story has just started to unfold, with a notable rise in interest seen since 2020, Fitch says. MINING.com Editor | May 7, 2021 | 12:59 pm
Weaning US off Chinese rare earths involves supply chain perks The only US producer of rare earths says the Biden administration needs to focus on giving incentives to producers of the building blocks that will drive electrification. Bloomberg News | May 7, 2021 | 11:29 am
101-carat diamond to be auctioned in Geneva jewellery sale The largest diamond ever cut in Russia will be auctioned in Geneva later this month. Reuters | May 7, 2021 | 11:07 am
China iron ore imports dip in April on shipping disruptions Imports fell 3.5% compared to March, as shipments from major suppliers were disrupted by inclement weather. Reuters | May 7, 2021 | 10:43 am
Will oil hit $80 this summer? Oil prices have recovered somewhat in recent months, and the overwhelming majority of oil experts and analysts think this trend will continue. Oilprice.com | May 7, 2021 | 10:40 am
Gold price en route to best week in 6 months Gold could make a run towards $1,857 level, one analyst says. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2021 | 10:10 am
Cameco shares surge despite posting Q1 loss Cameco's stock hit its highest in six years, with the company ending the quarter with over $1bn in cash and adding 9 mlb U3O8 to its portfolio. Jackson Chen | May 7, 2021 | 9:44 am
Copper price hits record high as Chile gives bulls another reason to cheer Chile’s lower house approved a measure that would introduce progressive taxes on copper sales, potentially creating a total burden of more than 80%. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2021 | 9:32 am