ESG to assume center stage in lithium extraction – report Government pressure and a rise in environmental, social and corporate governance investing will motivate firms to alter existing techniques, Fitch says. MINING.com Editor | June 7, 2021 | 2:35 pm
Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in peak construction In 2017, the project was estimated to cost C$7.4 billion. It was revised to C$12.6 billion in 2020. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | June 7, 2021 | 1:29 pm
Rupert Resources raises $40m for exploration in Finland The company owns the former Pahtavaara gold mine and mill which produced 450,000 oz gold. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 7, 2021 | 12:47 pm
Global uranium output tipped for growth as spot prices tick up – report Uranium production is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% between 2021 and 2025. Henry Lazenby | June 7, 2021 | 9:50 am
Noront snubs Wyloo debt offer Noront has an "immediate need for funding." MINING.com Editor | June 7, 2021 | 9:43 am
Uranium production to recover in 2021 after years of limited growth – report Global uranium production is expected to recover by 3.1% to reach 51.2kt in 2021. MINING.com Editor | June 7, 2021 | 9:22 am
Nighthawk Gold extends Grizzly Bear at Indin Lake Nighthawk has completed 18,200 metres of this year’s 41,420-metre phase 1 drill program at Indin Lake. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 7, 2021 | 9:12 am
Chile posts $1.314bn trade surplus in May, copper exports up 70% y/y The value of copper shipments increased 70% year-on-year to $4.967 billion in May. Reuters | June 7, 2021 | 9:03 am
Gold price stays flat as Yellen’s comments drove up US yields While gold is pretty bullish, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s comments are keeping a lid on prices, analyst says. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 7, 2021 | 9:00 am