Canada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold over alleged use of forced labor in China Canada's corporate ethics watchdog has launched investigations into Dynasty Gold to probe allegations of Uyghur forced labour. Reuters | July 11, 2023 | 10:56 am
Heat in China’s Sichuan hits power as metals output fears grow Power consumption in Sichuan reached a record high on Monday with temperatures above 35C. Bloomberg News | July 11, 2023 | 10:29 am
Independence Gold assay results return 6.1 g/t gold The gold assays were from the Ian vein discovered during the recent 4,000-metre drill program. Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 9:55 am
Gowest making ‘excellent progress’ toward Bradshaw gold mine restart The first long-hole blast at Bradshaw was initiated on July 4, between the 45 and 30 metre levels. Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 9:49 am
Steppe Gold signs $150m term sheet to fund ATO mine expansion in Mongolia The ATO expansion project has a post-tax net present value of $24 million. Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 9:47 am
Zijin in talks with Argentina to turn lithium into battery cathode Zijin has agreed to partner with Camyen, the provincial mining company of Catamarca, and a unit of state-run energy firm YPF. Bloomberg News | July 11, 2023 | 9:32 am
World’s biggest gallium buyer says clients stockpiling Chinese gallium companies have driven most rivals elsewhere out of the market by undercutting them on price over the last decade. Reuters | July 11, 2023 | 9:22 am
BHP, JX Metals to form partnership aimed at reducing carbon footprint in copper supply chain The companies already have a long-standing relationship dating back to 1985 with the commissioning of Escondida, the world's largest copper mine. Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 8:46 am
Biden’s electric car sales plan to strain critical mineral supplies – automakers Stellantis and Toyota Motor blasted a Biden administration plan to squelch auto pollution, saying it would compel aggressive and unrealistic sales of EVs. Bloomberg News | July 11, 2023 | 7:28 am