Russia to restart buying currency, gold as energy income revives Russia gets around a third of its budget revenues from the oil and gas industry. Bloomberg News | August 3, 2023 | 2:40 pm
US Department of Energy adds copper to critical minerals list Move marks the first time a US government agency has included copper on one of its official “critical” lists, following the examples of the European Union, Japan, India, Canada, and China. Staff Writer | August 3, 2023 | 2:38 pm
MP Materials profit beats, starts some rare earths refining The company posted second-quarter net income of $7.4 million, compared to $73.3 million in the year-ago quarter. Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 1:15 pm
MiHR Council introduces Canadian Mining Work Placement Program CMWP provides wage subsidies up to C$15,000 to organizations hiring in support, operation, and production level positions. Staff Writer | August 3, 2023 | 12:58 pm
China Baowu wants new models of cooperation with Vale The world's largest steelmaker hopes to keep a stable iron ore supply with a reasonable price. Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 10:26 am
Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South Africa The miner said the proof of concept currently running at Marsfontein has provided key information for the development of Thorny River. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2023 | 9:29 am
E3 Lithium completes construction of DLE field pilot plant The pilot plant is situated at the first well E3 drilled during its 2022 inaugural drill program. Staff Writer | August 3, 2023 | 9:22 am
Snowline Gold reports drill results among ‘best’ in Yukon One hole averaged 2.47 g/t gold over 553.8 metres from bedrock surface. Staff Writer | August 3, 2023 | 8:17 am
Mining People: Chesapeake Gold, Comet Lithium, Frontier Lithium, Honey Badger, Maple Gold, Mich Resources, PowerStone, Start Diamond, Taurus Gold, Xtra-Gold Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | August 3, 2023 | 7:10 am