Three massive amethyst clusters recovered from historic Bolivian mine
Three massive amethyst clusters, the largest to be unearthed in 20 years, have been recovered from the historic Anahí mine in Bolivia.
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Energy transition saw record investment in 2021 — report
BloombergNEF reports that global investment in the energy transition totalled $755 billion in 2021.
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An element commonly classified as rare earth is being used to advance energy storage systems.
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Once again, the Pebble mine project in Alaska takes the #1 spot.
Gold imports by India hit decade high as jewelry demand doubles
Demand revived after two bleak years as Indians once again flocked to jewelry stores in 2021 as fears of the pandemic eased.
Copper price heads for biggest weekly fall in three months
"Price weakness could last through China's New Year public holiday next week, typically a time of low demand," said Saxo Bank.
Iron ore price hits 5-month high on China demand optimism
Despite China's ambitious low-carbon goals, President Xi Jinping has said "reducing emissions is not about reducing productivity, and it is not about not emitting at all."
Zinc squeeze worsens as a second European smelter closes
Europe's zinc buyers can only hope warmer spring weather comes early this year, writes Andy Home.