Metals scarcity could slow energy transition
Solar panel market penetration requires hundreds of millions oz. more silver production, VRIC hears.
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Quality companies are investors’ best bet when valuations get low
Investors should look at whether the junior companies they are interested in have enough cash in the bank, VRIC hears.
Russia’s biggest gold producer’s largest shareholder donates 100% of shares
Polyus said Wandle Holdings donated shares to the Fund for support of Islamic foundations.
Mountain Province discovers kimberlite in three target areas at Kennady North
Drilling to date has tested four of the 16 target areas identified on the property, with three of those returning kimberlite intersections.
Burkina Faso rescuers find no survivors in flooded mine’s rescue chamber
There had been some hope during a month-long search and rescue operation that the missing men might have reached the rescue chamber.
Iron ore price up on supply woes, easing China covid curbs
Shanghai set out plans on Monday for the return of more normal life from June 1.
Electric vehicles surpass phones as top driver of cobalt demand
The EV sector consumed 59,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2021, or 34% of total demand, according to a report by the Cobalt Institute.
Europe’s first homegrown battery plant begins shipments
Northvolt AB became the first European firm to start commercial shipments to a carmaker last week.
Johnson Matthey predicts smaller platinum surplus, palladium, and rhodium deficits
A tight supply of palladium and rhodium has driven prices to record highs in recent years.