Poll – Copper to claw higher in 2024 despite headwinds
Copper prices have shed about 15% since touching the highest in more seven months in January.
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HSBC takes stab at using blockchain to modernize London’s antiquated gold market
HSBC has launched a platform that uses distributed ledger technology to tokenize ownership of physical gold held in its London vault.
Column: Mining faces gulf between ambition and reality on energy transition, China
Mining companies in the West are facing two overarching challenges in trying to produce enough metals to enable the energy transition.
Sigma Lithium in final stage of strategic review
Sigma had received multiple proposals for its lithium business earlier this year.
University of Arizona’s new school addresses critical need for minerals and mining talent
The transdisciplinary School of Mining & Mineral Resources was created to fill the workforce gap with emerging talent, to revolutionize the way mining is being taught, and deliver holistic solutions for industry.
China firm launches stock indices to tap into rush for safe-haven gold
The new indexes include shares of global gold miners such as Newmont and Barrick.
Gold mining spreads mercury to tropical birds, study says
Birds living within 7 km of gold mining activity were found to have mercury concentrations over four times higher than those living at other sites.
Nyrstar to suspend operations at two US zinc mines
The miner plans to temporarily close two zinc mines in Tennessee due to weak prices and the impact of inflation.
First Quantum shares down 50% as Panama Congress committee OKs referendum
Bill has cleared the first hurdle to becoming a law that allows national referendum on the contract covering Cobre Panama copper mine.
