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If a recession is imminent, consider gold and bitcoin

Gold is ideal for older investors who seek a tried-and-true defensive position, while Bitcoin is ideal for someone who has a longer retirement horizon and who wants a more aggressive asset.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | June 13, 2022 | 4:49 pm

Rio Tinto unveils changes following workplace survey that uncovered racism, harassment

RIO is designing new reporting mechanisms for its employees and training modules for top leaders to spot “unacceptable” behaviours in the workplace.

Naimul Karim | June 13, 2022 | 4:44 pm

Colombia stepping up oil, coal production amid Russia sanctions

Oil and mining combined provide more than 50% of Colombia's monthly exports, according to government figures.

Reuters | June 13, 2022 | 4:43 pm

Lynas awarded $120m DOD contract to build commercial heavy rare earths facility in US

The facility is expected to be located within an existing industrial area on the Gulf Coast of the state of Texas and targeted to be operational in financial year 2025.

Staff Writer | June 13, 2022 | 4:28 pm

EnergyX disqualified from Bolivian lithium race on technicality, company says

Six firms are still competing to secure a partnership, none of them have exploited lithium at a commercial scale before.

Staff Writer | June 13, 2022 | 3:19 pm

Orla Mining expands into Nevada with $187m Gold Standard Ventures acquisition

Gold Standard's main asset is the South Railroad open-pit project located on the Carlin trend in Nevada.

Staff Writer | June 13, 2022 | 2:50 pm

Canada must overcome hurdles in ‘urgent’ critical minerals push

Canada produces more than 60 minerals and metals, has more than 200 mines and is home to almost half of the world’s publicly listed mining and minerals exploration companies.

Bloomberg News | June 13, 2022 | 2:19 pm