Nova Scotia stands firm on Touquoy mine cleanup Currently, St Barbara is required to post a C$79.9 million bond to ensure the cleanup is completed. Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 10:42 am
Uranium contract prices soar on uncertain supply, AI-led power demand Term prices are now around $79 per pound, the highest since 2008, and estimated to rise further in coming months. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 9:53 am
South Star’s Brazil graphite mine to begin production in September The Phase 1 plant has the capacity to produce approximately 12,000 tonnes per year of natural flake graphite concentrates. Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 9:48 am
The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:31 am
Chinese bullion demand takes hit in risk to gold price rally Total demand for bullion fell almost 6% from a year earlier in the first half to 524 tons, the China Gold Council said. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:23 am
Column: Funds dump copper as rising stocks dampen bull spirits LME inventory last week touched a three-year peak. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 7:49 am
Union at BHP’s Escondida mine urges rejection of contract offer, strike possible The union and BHP have repeatedly clashed due to work stoppages, pressure to increase production and complaints about worker safety. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 7:43 am
Gold, not dollar, is the best trump trade, survey shows Trump’s platform of tax cuts, tariffs and weaker regulation are viewed as inflationary on Wall Street. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 7:11 am
Nornickel sticks to production outlook despite furnace repairs The miner reported on Monday a 1% drop in nickel output for the first half of the year. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 6:58 am