Barrick, NovaGold closer to Donlin mine decision
After this year’s drilling season, the partners will likely turn their attention towards a feasibility study for the Alaska gold mine.
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Obscure precious metal takes center stage for platinum giants
The rise of rhodium, the world’s most expensive precious metal, has made it the No. 1 revenue stream of the biggest platinum miners.
China aluminum cuts exceed 2m tonnes so far, Antaike says
Several Chinese regions have imposed restrictions in recent months because of tight power supplies and pressure to reduce emissions.
Nissan develops technology to halve recycling cost of rare earths
With tension simmering between China and the US automakers are trying to reduce their reliance on rare earths.
Rare earths make their way to Colorado’s waterways
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say there is growing concern about REE concentrations, which are not monitored and there are no water quality standards set for them.
US court overturns Trump water rule on environmental grounds
Mining and farming representatives said ruling brings back uncertainty around what is regulated and how regulations will be implemented.
Offshore drilling ban and mining curbs edge closer to passage
The bill would slap new fees on oil and mining companies and effectively block the proposed Resolution Copper mine in Arizona.
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Eight people suffocate at Burkina Faso mine after police fire tear gas
The incident involved unauthorized gold miners at Nordgold's Bissa mine.
