Gold price set for worst week since February on US debt deal optimism
The parties have voiced growing confidence about striking a debt-ceiling deal.
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Column: Lithium slump puts China’s spot price under the spotlight
High-flying lithium has come crashing back to earth.
Gem trader HB Antwerp eyes African diamonds after Botswana pact
The firm is looking for potential deals to process rough diamonds in countries including Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho and the DRC.
Nickel prices seen falling as global surplus looms
Global nickel prices are poised to decline over the next few years as top producer Indonesia ramps up supplies and production costs fall.
G-7 to chase Russia’s diamonds while stopping short of total ban
Earlier attempts to sanction Russian gems in Europe have met resistance from importer nations like Belgium.
Vale moves ahead with $2.7 billion Amazon mining expansion in clean-steel bet
Work at the S11D mine is part of a plan to be able to supply 260 million tons from its northern operations by 2025.
Study shows copper’s bacteria and virus killing power on public transit
Funded by Teck as part of its Copper & Health program, the study evaluated the efficacy of three copper-based solutions for reducing the transmission of bacteria and viruses on high-touch surfaces.
Mining People: GFG Resources, Lincoln Strategic, Uranium Energy, Wealth Minerals, Zinc8, Premium Nickel
Key moves in the mining sector.
Half of the coal-fired power plants announced worldwide unlikely to be built — study
A study by Mercator found that 50% of the coal-fired power plants that were planned to come online in the next few years will fail to do so.
