Copper exports signal Chile is leaving woes behind Data suggest Chilean production may be stabilizing after a series of project delays, mine-specific setbacks and plant maintenance. Bloomberg News | June 7, 2023 | 9:43 am
China’s gold binge extends to seventh month as holdings climb China raised its gold holdings by about 16 tons in May, according to data from the People’s Bank of China. Bloomberg News | June 7, 2023 | 9:34 am
Gold ETF net flows turn positive YTD after adding 19t in May — report However, total assets under management fell slightly by 0.4% to $220 billion due to a lower gold price in the month compared to April. MINING.com Editor | June 7, 2023 | 9:15 am
Clean tech faces increasing risks with mining tied to new abuses The Business & Human Rights group identified 65 new allegations of human rights abuse since the end of 2022. Bloomberg News | June 7, 2023 | 8:43 am
Mongolian PM discusses EV investment, cooperation with Elon Musk Musk and the Mongolian government talked about a potential joint research venture on the use of rare earth elements and battery minerals. Reuters | June 7, 2023 | 8:07 am
Reduced appetite from central banks to bring gold demand down in 2023 – Metals Focus Demand for gold will drop 9% to 4,375 metric tons this year, according to the consultancy. Reuters | June 7, 2023 | 8:02 am
ERG asks Congo to lift copper unit ban, denies pollution charge Eurasian Resources Group has asked authorities to reconsider a ban imposed on its Boss Mining unit's copper and cobalt operations. Reuters | June 7, 2023 | 7:51 am
Metso introduces sustainable battery black mass recycling Battery black mass recycling is becoming an important means to complement virgin battery metals supply. Staff Writer | June 7, 2023 | 7:13 am
Scientists use 3D printing to create new titanium alloy A team of researchers from Australia and Hong Kong has created a new class of strong titanium alloys by integrating alloy and 3D printing process designs. Staff Writer | June 7, 2023 | 6:06 am