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Weaning US off Chinese rare earths involves supply chain perks

The only US producer of rare earths says the Biden administration needs to focus on giving incentives to producers of the building blocks that will drive electrification.

Bloomberg News | May 7, 2021 | 11:29 am

101-carat diamond to be auctioned in Geneva jewellery sale

The largest diamond ever cut in Russia will be auctioned in Geneva later this month.

Reuters | May 7, 2021 | 11:07 am

Gold price en route to best week in 6 months

Gold could make a run towards $1,857 level, one analyst says.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2021 | 10:10 am

Cameco shares surge despite posting Q1 loss

Cameco's stock hit its highest in six years, with the company ending the quarter with over $1bn in cash and adding 9 mlb U3O8 to its portfolio.

Jackson Chen | May 7, 2021 | 9:44 am

Copper price hits record high as Chile gives bulls another reason to cheer

Chile’s lower house approved a measure that would introduce progressive taxes on copper sales, potentially creating a total burden of more than 80%.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2021 | 9:32 am

How blockchain will help miners meet evolving ESG demands

In the mining sector, blockchain is already being used to trace materials to ensure they are being produced ethically and without human rights concerns.

Alisha Hiyate - the Canadian Mining Journal | May 7, 2021 | 9:00 am

Home: Lead and zinc miss out on the supercycle party

Lead and zinc have been lifted by the broader metallic rally but seem reluctant participants.

Reuters | May 7, 2021 | 7:57 am

Anglo American expects to reopen Moranbah North coal mine in May

Operations at the mine, which produces coking coal used in steelmaking, were suspended in February after a coal heating issue that led to elevated gas readings underground.

Reuters | May 7, 2021 | 7:32 am