Can plants that suck metal from soil replace mining? Agro-mining is the process of growing plants that absorb metal through soil, a mechanism to clean poisoned lands and maybe gather battery components like nickel and cobalt. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 10:17 am
Gold price falls below $1,800 as Powell’s renomination fuels more rate hike bets The gold market had bet on Lael Brainard to be the next Fed chair, one analyst said. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 23, 2021 | 9:26 am
Iron ore price surges on hopes of increased steel production Demand for five main steel products gained for two consecutive weeks, data from Mysteel consultancy showed. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 23, 2021 | 7:51 am
Rare earth elements: Where in the world are they? Most rare earth elements find their uses as catalysts and magnets in traditional and low-carbon technologies. Visual Capitalist | November 23, 2021 | 7:35 am
SolGold delays pre-feasibility study for Cascabel copper project again The company said the delay will allow it to confirm various assumptions affecting the study, such as whether upside options should be incorporated. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2021 | 7:06 am
Bosnian coal miners halt work, protest against lower wages Thousands of miners halted work at Bosnia's seven coal mines on Tuesday. Reuters | November 23, 2021 | 6:44 am
South African miners plan $3.8 billion of power projects The industry is planning 3,900 megawatts of solar, wind and battery energy projects. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 6:36 am
China’s coal crunch isn’t over yet as cold weather drives demand A La Nina weather pattern will likely cause temperatures to plunge periodically through the winter, boosting demand to heat homes. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 6:28 am
Zijin approves investment in $769m Congo copper smelter The 500,000-tonne-per-year direct-to-blister plant will be the largest copper smelter in Africa. Reuters | November 23, 2021 | 6:16 am
