Trump reverses Biden-era rules on copper smelters
The rule had required smelters to curb pollutants including lead, arsenic, mercury, benzene and dioxins under updated federal air standards.
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Newmont said to eye deal for Barrick’s prized Nevada assets
Newmont has a minority stake in a Nevada gold mining joint venture with Barrick.
Copper price hovers near $11,000 as test of record high beckons
The red metal has rallied by about a quarter this year.
Gold heading for record-breaking inflows this year
Investors are set to pour record amounts into gold and investment-grade bonds at $108 billion and $415 billion, respectively.
Napoleon’s diamond brooch heads to auction for the first time
The brooch was reportedly abandoned by Napoleon himself as he fled the battlefield after his crushing defeat in 1815.
Aldebaran spins out greenfield assets in Argentina
The new company -- called Centauri Minerals -- will hold six greenfield projects spanning over 430 sq. km across Salta, Jujuy and Catamarca provinces.
Congo’s cobalt producers still waiting for export approvals
Under the new regime, companies must apply for monthly export quotas from state regulator.
Site visit: Maple Gold Mines works to boost resource in Quebec
Both of Maple Gold's projects sit within driving distance of three major gold mines.
Iron ore price faces mounting pressure as $100 support looks rocky
Data from Chinese consultancy Mysteel showed an increase in iron ore inventories at mills and ports.
