Native Americans lose bid to halt digging at Nevada lithium mine site
The ruling was the second victory in recent weeks for the Thacker Pass project.
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Equinox Gold achieves record revenue growth
British Columbia miner grew from C$1.18 million in revenue and an inactive Brazilian gold mine in 2016 to posting C$1.13 billion in revenue and seven operating mines in 2020.
Gold price rises to 4-week high on US jobs data miss
Data on Friday showed the US added 235,000 jobs in August, the fewest in seven months and well below economists’ estimates.
Copper price surges on smallest US jobs gain in seven months
US hiring downshifted abruptly in August, complicating a potential decision by the Federal Reserve to begin scaling back monetary support by year-end.
Barrick, NovaGold closer to Donlin mine decision
After this year’s drilling season, the partners will likely turn their attention towards a feasibility study for the Alaska gold mine.
Obscure precious metal takes center stage for platinum giants
The rise of rhodium, the world’s most expensive precious metal, has made it the No. 1 revenue stream of the biggest platinum miners.
China aluminum cuts exceed 2m tonnes so far, Antaike says
Several Chinese regions have imposed restrictions in recent months because of tight power supplies and pressure to reduce emissions.
Nissan develops technology to halve recycling cost of rare earths
With tension simmering between China and the US automakers are trying to reduce their reliance on rare earths.
Rare earths make their way to Colorado’s waterways
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say there is growing concern about REE concentrations, which are not monitored and there are no water quality standards set for them.