Neo Performance’s Estonia REE facility awarded for sustainability performance Only operating commercial rare earth separations and rare metal processing plant in the EU received a Gold Medal by EcoVadis. Staff Writer | March 28, 2022 | 11:48 am
Rusal can’t access alumina from Australia JV as pressure builds Rusal owns a 20% stake in Queensland Alumina, which is operated by Rio Tinto. Bloomberg News | March 28, 2022 | 9:51 am
Polymetal studying possibility of Kazakh mines demerger Polymetal, which has a free float of 75.2%, is not subject to any Western sanctions imposed on Russia. Reuters | March 28, 2022 | 9:21 am
Codelco may partly privatize some assets, executive says Patricio Vergara, VP of mining resources and development, said the hived-off assets could become eventual partnerships. Reuters | March 28, 2022 | 9:17 am
Bullion groups launch gold bar database to thwart fraud The scheme aims to exclude gold linked to violence and crime from the mainstream market. Reuters | March 28, 2022 | 9:11 am
Gold price falls 1% as higher dollar, yields curtail safe haven demand Weaker gold price can be attributed to the US dollar, which is continuing to appreciate, an analyst said. Staff Writer | March 28, 2022 | 9:03 am
Mawson begins initial PEA on gold-cobalt project in Finland The study will be based on an inferred mineral resource estimated at 1.04 million oz. of gold-equivalent. Staff Writer | March 28, 2022 | 8:32 am
Centerra Gold, Kyrgyzstan closer to solving dispute over Kumtor The Kyrgyz state in 2021 took over the largest gold mine in the country, alleging its operations posed a danger to human lives and the environment. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2022 | 7:59 am
LME nickel price limps back but tensions are not going away Low stocks and falling liquidity may be a harbinger of what the LME market will look like in a couple of months time, writes Andy Home. Reuters | March 28, 2022 | 7:42 am