G-7 set to ban new Russian gold imports in pledge backed by US
US President Joe Biden and fellow Group of Seven leaders are expected to announce a ban on new gold imports from Russia.
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US court upholds Arizona land swap deal for Rio Tinto copper mine
A US appeals court has ruled that the federal government may give thousands of acres in Arizona to Rio Tinto.
Metal traders leave Trafigura as falling prices hurt profits
The departures come against a backdrop of falling commodity prices that has been less profitable for Trafigura than the booming markets earlier in the year.
Lithium Royalty owner mulls sale, IPO in battery metals boom
The Toronto-based firm has royalties on projects in countries including Canada, Australia and the US.
Rio2 shares fall on EIA rejection of its Fenix Gold project in Chile
While Fenix meets the environmental regulations and requirements, it didn’t provide enough information on how it aims to eliminate the “adverse impacts” that the project will have on the area’s wildlife species.
More than a mine: A tale of two historic British Columbia mining camps
Britannia was a leader in the field and developed a new way to extract metals, which was copied in many other mines.
New US program targets rare minerals needs for EVs and solar panels
The US is already sharing information with countries seeking foreign funding for mining projects and allied governments, foreign mining companies and financial institutions that can help kick-start projects.
Electric vehicles could take 33% of global sales by 2028 – consultancy
EVs accounted for less than 8% of global sales last year, and just under 10% in the first quarter of 2022.
Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner calls for urgent change in mining sector
The Western Australia parliamentary report on Thursday detailed what it said was horrifying behaviour against women in the mining industry.
