The auction of shares in Citgo Petroleum’s parent company would help to pay $1.2 billion awarded to Crystallex as compensation for a gold mine seized more than a decade ago.

Data showed the US economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter.

Alaska said the restrictions violate the state’s sovereign right to regulate its lands and waters.

The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China.

The Pentagon plans to issue a first-time contract to US or Canadian companies by year-end to recover gallium.

The company will increase its land position to approximately 12,800 acres up from a previous area of 6,270 acres.

Gold has rallied around 15% over the past 12 months.

Last week, investment firm Haywood Securities maintained their bullish stance on gold.