US finds its Chinese rare earth dependency hard to break
China's control of global processing capacity is almost total, with the exception of Lynas' separation plant in Malaysia.
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Kumba Iron Ore posts 17% decline in interim earnings
The company also approved a $426 million project at its Kolomela operations.
US Mint sets limits on gold, silver coins sales
The US Treasury agency has reduced the supply of gold and silver coins to distributors as the coronavirus pandemic has affected production.
Gold price steadies after record-breaking run
Spot gold reached a new high of $1,980/oz Tuesday, while gold futures rose to $2,000/oz for the first time ever.
Supervisors at Antofagasta’s Centinela accept new contract
The supervisors' union agreed last week to extend government-mediated talks after failing to agree on a new contract with the company.
Poland scraps mine closure plan opposed by coal unions
State-run news agency PAP reported that PGG could close the Ruda and Wujek mines, which employ a total of 7,700 people.
Canadian miners’ CSR programs not prompting real change – study
A researcher at Simon Fraser University says miners should tie themselves to real changes that have lasting impacts.
Celesta copper mine in Brazil reaches production
Lara Exploration said first concentrates are due to be shipped in early August.
Rio Tinto’s Winu copper project just got bigger
The miner has made a promising discovery 2 km east of the copper-gold deposit in Western Australia.
