Commodities that will rule the green, digital transition A report by Fitch Solutions states that most battery metals together with metal scrap will see a boost over the next decade. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 9, 2021 | 1:00 pm
Investors bet billions that the metals bull run isn’t stopping The word from Wall St. is “don’t stop buying now,” with Goldman Sachs Group and Bank of America among those advising investors to load up. Bloomberg News | May 9, 2021 | 10:06 am
Kyrgyzstan court fines Centerra Gold mining venture $3.1 billion A Kyrgyz court ruled that the Canadian-owned firm had violated environmental laws. Reuters | May 9, 2021 | 9:40 am
Fifteen killed in landslide at Guinea gold mine The disaster took place in the remote, gold-rich Siguiri province. Reuters | May 9, 2021 | 9:26 am
Cleanup efforts of mining-polluted streams prove effective over time — study Restoration efforts at four Superfund sites allowed mining-impacted watersheds to recover to near-natural conditions in less than 20 years. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 9, 2021 | 8:06 am
Commodities of the future: Blue, green hydrogen key to the energy transition – report The ‘hydrogen as a commodity’ story has just started to unfold, with a notable rise in interest seen since 2020, Fitch says. MINING.com Editor | May 7, 2021 | 12:59 pm
Weaning US off Chinese rare earths involves supply chain perks The only US producer of rare earths says the Biden administration needs to focus on giving incentives to producers of the building blocks that will drive electrification. Bloomberg News | May 7, 2021 | 11:29 am
101-carat diamond to be auctioned in Geneva jewellery sale The largest diamond ever cut in Russia will be auctioned in Geneva later this month. Reuters | May 7, 2021 | 11:07 am
China iron ore imports dip in April on shipping disruptions Imports fell 3.5% compared to March, as shipments from major suppliers were disrupted by inclement weather. Reuters | May 7, 2021 | 10:43 am