MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

The precious metal has fallen about 8% from a record high on Oct. 31, with losses accelerating after Trump’s election victory last week.

Bill to ensure parity between USGS critical minerals and DOE materials lists to strengthen the domestic supply chain and include copper, electrical steel and silicon.

Limits creates potential supply risks to utilities operating American reactors that generate almost a fifth of the country’s electricity. 

The ruling removes the last major obstacle for the $250 million project, located 150 km northeast of Guayaquil.