Australia, US and Canada launch interactive map for critical minerals

The website contains the world’s largest dataset of minerals such cobalt, lithium and rare earth elements.

Reuters | June 29, 2021 | 7:27 am

Iron ore price up as China port stocks hit over 8-month low

Imported iron ore stocked at Chinese ports dropped for a fourth straight week to 123.95 million tonnes, as of Friday, hitting the lowest level since early October.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 28, 2021 | 8:41 am

Rare earths miner Strategic Materials secures loan for project construction

The company secured a $151.68 million loan to develop its flagship Dubbo rare earths project in New South Wales.

Reuters | June 28, 2021 | 8:24 am

Russell: Commodity outperformance switching to energy from metals

The rally in commodity prices is likely to see a shift from metals to energy resources, such as crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal.

Reuters | June 28, 2021 | 8:09 am

“Don’t let fool’s gold fool you,” scientists say

Australian and Chinese researchers found invisible gold inside pyrite.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 28, 2021 | 6:06 am

Iron ore seen driving Australia’s resources export earnings to a record in 2020/21

Earnings from Australian resources exports are estimated to come in at a record $235.41 billion in the 2020-2021 financial year ending in June.

Reuters | June 27, 2021 | 10:09 am

Western Australia’s miners call for inquiry over reported sexual assaults

Mining companies with operations in the state back call for a parliamentary inquiry into climbing sexual assault and harassment allegations in the workplace.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2021 | 9:43 am