Sweden’s Hexagon buys Canadian mine automation firm HARD-LINE The move will help the company strengthen its solution offering with remote control via electronic and hydraulic by-wire technologies. Staff Writer | July 12, 2023 | 3:40 am
Countries repatriating gold in wake of sanctions against Russia, study finds An Invesco survey showed a "substantial share" of central banks were concerned by the precedent that had been set. Reuters | July 11, 2023 | 4:29 pm
Russia, other BRICS nations planning new gold-backed currency The Russian Embassy in Kenya declared that "the BRICS countries are planning to introduce a new trading currency, which will be backed by gold.” Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 4:22 pm
Calibre on the front foot with third quarterly production record In the June quarter, Calibre produced 68,776 oz. gold, representing a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2022. Henry Lazenby | July 11, 2023 | 4:01 pm
Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to make low-carbon alumina at Queensland refinery The trial technology could cut emissions from the sector that accounts for up to 3% of Australia's total emissions. Reuters | July 11, 2023 | 3:49 pm
A showdown in Jamaica is deciding the fate of the deep ocean As the International Seabed Authority meets in Kingston this week, it will be writing rules for deep sea mining that threatens the very ecosystems in need of preservation. Bloomberg News | July 11, 2023 | 2:02 pm
Concentration of critical minerals’ supply intensifies despite diversification efforts Concentration of supply intensified for some critical minerals in 2022, despite US and Europe's efforts to diversify and reduce reliance on China. Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 11:23 am
Canada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold over alleged use of forced labor in China Canada's corporate ethics watchdog has launched investigations into Dynasty Gold to probe allegations of Uyghur forced labour. Reuters | July 11, 2023 | 10:56 am
Heat in China’s Sichuan hits power as metals output fears grow Power consumption in Sichuan reached a record high on Monday with temperatures above 35C. Bloomberg News | July 11, 2023 | 10:29 am