BHP, Curtin University partner to provide student scholarships in Western Australia The scholarships will provide recipients with financial aid, mentorship, fourth year research project support and visits to mining operations. Staff Writer | July 26, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Allkem’s fourth-quarter revenue eases on weak prices The miner recently inked a $10.6 billion merger with Livent. Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 3:59 pm
Iron ore price looks set for a tumble as major stimulus hopes fade Chinese consumer confidence has been decimated by years of virus lockdowns and delays on new-build properties. Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 3:52 pm
Alaska asks US Supreme Court to undo EPA Pebble mine veto Alaska said the restrictions violate the state’s sovereign right to regulate its lands and waters. Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 3:10 pm
Congo annuls first gold refinery permit days before inauguration The plant, built by Congo Gold Raffinerie Sarl in the eastern city of Bukavu, has been in the works since 2019. Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 11:35 am
US says it must work with Latin America more on key minerals The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China. Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 11:28 am
Pentagon seeks supply of chip mineral gallium after China curbs exports The Pentagon plans to issue a first-time contract to US or Canadian companies by year-end to recover gallium. Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 10:37 am
Mining is one of the most male-dominated industries. These CEOs want to change that While only 6.6% of Canada’s largest publicly traded companies have a woman CEO, several of the companies helmed by women are in the mining sector. Barbara Balfour - The Globe and Mail | July 26, 2023 | 10:31 am
Cochilco cuts 2023 copper price forecast to $3.85/lb The agency had previously set a forecast of $3.90 in May. Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 10:30 am