How blockchain will help miners meet evolving ESG demands
In the mining sector, blockchain is already being used to trace materials to ensure they are being produced ethically and without human rights concerns.
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Home: Lead and zinc miss out on the supercycle party
Lead and zinc have been lifted by the broader metallic rally but seem reluctant participants.
Anglo American expects to reopen Moranbah North coal mine in May
Operations at the mine, which produces coking coal used in steelmaking, were suspended in February after a coal heating issue that led to elevated gas readings underground.
Is uranium coming back in vogue?
BMO Capital Markets forecasts a 33 million lb. deficit of uranium this year, or about 18% of current demand.
Australia’s Macquarie bank to exit coal by 2024
The lender will stop financing coal projects by 2024 as it aligns its business with global commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Magnet rare earth oxides market to increase fivefold by 2030 — report
Adamas Intelligence forecasts that the market for magnet rare earth oxides will increase to $15.65 billion from the current $2.98 billion.
Fancy color diamond prices show mixed results in Q1 2021
The Fancy Color Research Foundation reported the latest results of its Fancy Color Diamond Index.
Kyrgyzstan to temporarily take over Centerra’s Kumtor mine
Parliament has passed a law allowing the government to run Kumtor gold mine for up to three months, based on environmental concerns.
As China row deepens, 1 million tonnes of Australian copper concentrate needs new buyers
Australian copper concentrate exports to China have been at zero since November amid record prices and historically low refining charges.
