Mediterranean silver likely traded during the Trojan War, the founding of Rome Scientists used high-precision isotopic analysis to identify the ore sources of hacksilber that served as means of payment in the southern Levant. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 10, 2021 | 12:45 pm
Brazil prosecutors seek final settlement over Samarco dam disaster Prosecutors felt a previous agreement - in which the companies agreed to pay around 20 billion reais ($3.80 billion)- had not been effective enough. Reuters | July 9, 2021 | 2:56 pm
Carbon offset trading is taking off before any rules are set The most ambitious attempt to set a high standard for carbon offsets is getting left behind as exchanges start trading contracts before the rules are finalized. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2021 | 12:49 pm
Britain carves out exemption for gold clearing banks from Basel III rule The upcoming rules are part of Basel III regulation designed to make banks more stable and prevent a repeat of the financial crisis of 2008-09. Reuters | July 9, 2021 | 12:22 pm
Energy Fuels’ first shipment creates US-Europe rare earths supply chain 20 tonnes of mixed rare earth carbonate produced at Energy Fuels’ White Mesa Mill in Utah shipped to Neo's rare earth separations facility in Estonia. Amanda Stutt | July 9, 2021 | 12:16 pm
No bids for over 70% of Indian coal mines up for auction Adani Power, Hindalco Industries and Vedanta Ltd were among the companies that submitted bids. Reuters | July 9, 2021 | 11:04 am
Stellantis in lithium supply deals with California, German firms The agreements are with privately held Controlled Thermal Resources and Vulcan Energy Resources. Reuters | July 9, 2021 | 10:59 am
Visualizing the power of gold versus currencies Since the gold standard was abandoned in 1971, the relationship in value between currencies and gold has moved in only one direction: down. Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 9, 2021 | 10:44 am
Canadian miners positive on ‘green’ metals, but ESG risks could dim growth prospects – report KMPG says Canadian miners are far more concerned than their global peers about the 'S' in ESG criteria. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 9, 2021 | 10:38 am