CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract
The world's largest derivatives marketplace is working on a new contract combining the two most important rare earths, neodymium and praseodymium.
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Acid, not copper, is paying China’s smelters but will it last?
Tight global sulphur supply from disruptions has constrained availability of a feedstock used to make sulphuric acid, analysts say.
Iran says potential energy, mining deals on table in talks with US
Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by US forces but on Sunday took a conciliatory line.
Contract worker dies at Rio Tinto mine in Guinea
Last August, a contract worker died in an incident at the same mine.
Niger ready to return Orano-produced uranium after mine takeover
About 95,000 tons of concentrated uranium powder is ready to be sent back to Orano, its military ruler said.
Gold trades at discounts in India for first time in nearly a month
Indian bullion dealers this week offered a discount of up to $12 per ounce over official domestic gold prices.
Mali renews Barrick’s Loulo licence for 10 more years
The Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in western Mali is the country's largest producer.
Lithuania may sign minerals deal with US if EU moves too slowly
For months, the US and its trading partners have worked toward a cooperation to wean their supply chains off China.
Amazon-backed nuclear company gets US approval for reactor fuel
X-Energy Reactor received federal approval to make uranium fuel for advanced reactors, the first such new license in more than 50 years.
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