Blockchain rare earth scheme to certify sustainable output for EVs An EU-funded certification scheme using blockchain is being developed for rare earths. Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 10:36 am
Americans face record metals prices as shipping costs surge Supply-chain snags dominated headlines through most of 2021, catapulting commodities prices to the highest in more than a decade. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2022 | 10:10 am
Global cobalt production hits record high in 2021, boosted by EV demand Global production hit 170,000 tonnes last year, up 20% over 2020, according to preliminary data released by the USGS. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 7, 2022 | 10:00 am
Triple Flag acquires royalty on Monarch’s Beaufor gold mine in Quebec Monarch expects the mine to return to production by June 2022. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 7, 2022 | 9:23 am
Wheaton meets 2021 guidance, plans 20% growth In 2021, Wheaton went on a shopping spree that totalled over $1 billion, adding streams from six separate mines to its portfolio. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 7, 2022 | 8:05 am
Goldman commodity veteran says he’s never seen a market like it "We’re out of everything – I don’t care if it’s oil, gas, coal, copper, aluminum, you name it we’re out of it,” says Jeff Currie. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2022 | 6:49 am
BHP to cut emissions by 30% with first LNG-powered bulk carrier BHP unveiled the world's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled bulk carrier vessel in Singapore, one of five the mining giant will take delivery of in 2022 as part of efforts to cut supply chain emissions. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2022 | 6:47 am
China plans to increase iron ore output, boost use of steel scrap China's steel scrap supply to reach more than 300 million tonnes by 2025. Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 6:29 am
Rare earth prices set to keep on the boil after sharp rally China's industry ministry met automakers and battery companies last month to discuss surging prices. Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 6:15 am