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Miner plans on flying Mexico gold to Canada to duck US tariffs

If push comes to shove, one of the world’s largest gold miners is prepared to do an end run around the U.S. should President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Mexican goods bite.

Bloomberg News | June 6, 2019 | 9:54 am

Lynas touts its independence from China in push for rare earths growth

While Australia-based Lynas cannot match China's rare earth processing capability, it is hoping that its role as the largest rare earth miner and the largest processor outside of China will help it forge new relationships and fuel expansion projects.

Reuters | June 6, 2019 | 9:43 am

Top uranium producer is gloomy about nuclear power, for now

With construction of nuclear power plants at a 10-year low, uranium demand remains weak.

Bloomberg News | June 6, 2019 | 9:28 am

Nyrstar suspends Port Pirie lead smelter, declares force majeure

The company stopped output at Port Pirie on May 28 due to an unplanned outage at the blast furnace.

Reuters | June 6, 2019 | 9:08 am

Codelco sweetens offer to avoid strike at Chuquicamata mine

The company's latest proposal includes a slightly higher signing bonus than previous offers, union officials said.

Reuters | June 6, 2019 | 9:02 am

Dalian iron ore falls on supply growth expectation

China's iron ore dipped on Thursday and marked its weakest weekly performance in nearly two months.

Reuters | June 6, 2019 | 7:09 am

First Quantum wants to operate Cobre Panama without ‘legal uncertainties’

Cobre Panama is the largest copper mine coming to market over the next couple of years and the biggest single private sector investment in Panama’s history.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 6, 2019 | 6:57 am

Britain went coal-free for 18 days

The UK's push to move away from coal-fired power plants has been taking place since 2015.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 6, 2019 | 6:49 am

Diamond markets under pressure — Rapaport

The international group says sales of polished diamonds below 0.50 carats are slow due to excess supply, weak Chinese demand and tight Indian liquidity.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 6, 2019 | 6:33 am

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