Revival Gold stock up on drill results at Beartrack-Arnett in Idaho Two core holes have been completed to-date on the Joss high grade gold target. MINING.com Editor | August 5, 2021 | 2:49 pm
Platinum price slumps to 7-month low as virus spread saps demand The metal used in catalytic converters fell for a third day as the spread of the delta strain punctures the narrative of a rapid global recovery. Bloomberg News | August 5, 2021 | 2:28 pm
MP Materials swings to quarterly profit on rising rare earths prices The company reported second-quarter profit of $27.2 million. Reuters | August 5, 2021 | 1:42 pm
BHP board approves $544 million spend for Shenzi North oil project development Production is expected to begin in the 2024 financial year. MINING.com Editor | August 5, 2021 | 12:11 pm
Iron ore price plunges as Chinese demand softens The most active iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange plunged as much as 5.6%, hitting the lowest since May 27. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 5, 2021 | 9:38 am
Diamond sales at De Beers’ Botswana unit rebound as global market recovers Exports of diamonds from Debswana stood at $1.702 billion in the first half of the year. Reuters | August 5, 2021 | 9:37 am
Novo Resources’ Nullagine gold project reaches record monthly production Production reached 8,589 oz in July, a 46% increase over June. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 5, 2021 | 8:58 am
China will restart coal mines in northern provinces as power demand surges Operations will restart for a year at 15 coal mines across northern provinces. Bloomberg News | August 5, 2021 | 8:32 am
Biden sets US goal for clean cars to be half of 2030 sales Administration is crafting greenhouse gas-reduction standards and fuel economy requirements for vehicles. Bloomberg News | August 5, 2021 | 8:25 am