A vicious cycle of rising resource nationalism
Global warming has raised the economic status and political importance of critical minerals, but with that also comes an increased risk of resource nationalism across the globe.
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The updated resource is a culmination of two drilling campaigns conducted on the project since early 2022.
New Gold resumes mining at New Afton as tailings deemed safe
Inspection certified that the New Afton gold-copper operation in B.C. inspection certifying the structural integrity of its tailings.
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Market is mispricing impact of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, Goldman says
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South32 to halt some Appin mine operations amid workers strike
Workers voted to go on a strike till Aug. 18 after rejecting a new workplace deal that would have given them a 6.3% pay hike this year.
Moon mining – Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush
Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday.
Rio Tinto inks infrastructure deal for Simandou iron ore project
The project has been haggled over for years, with exploitation delayed by legal wrangling and the difficulty and cost of building infrastructure.
