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Shares of Colorado mining junior rockets on US critical minerals list

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Niocorp's $1 billion Nebraska scandium-niobium-titanium project would reduce US dependence on Russia and China for superalloys used in defence industry. The post Shares of Colorado mining junior rockets on US critical minerals list appeared first on MINING.com.

It’s not about scoring the big win, it’s about not backing losers

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MINING.com discusses the state of private equity investment in mining with Michael Scherb founder of Appian Capital. The post It’s not about scoring the big win, it’s about not backing losers appeared first on MINING.com.

Cobalt price: Congo ebola outbreak compounds acute supply fears

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WHO: Risk of international spread of deadly disease from Congo, responsible for 66% of global supply of critical battery raw material, is "very high". The post Cobalt price: Congo ebola outbreak compounds acute supply fears appeared first on MINING.com.

Vancouver miner to become one of Nova Scotia’s largest single mineral claim holders

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Coronet Metals to acquire 3,888 mineral claims in the Meguma Gold Belt. The post Vancouver miner to become one of Nova Scotia’s largest single mineral claim holders appeared first on MINING.com.

Tía María copper project gaining legitimacy in Peru: exec

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Southern Copper’s Manager of Technical Services said that the company has been able to knock down previous resistance from local communities. The post Tía María copper project gaining legitimacy in Peru: exec appeared first on MINING.com.

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Shares of Colorado mining junior rockets on US critical minerals list

1 hour ago

Niocorp's $1 billion Nebraska scandium-niobium-titanium project would reduce US dependence on Russia and China for superalloys used in defence industry. The post Shares of Colorado mining junior rockets on US critical minerals list appeared first on MINING.com.

Virginia uranium mining dispute draws US Supreme Court review

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Court agrees to consider overturning a ban on mining at the site of the nation’s largest known uranium deposit. The post Virginia uranium mining dispute draws US Supreme Court review appeared first on MINING.com.

Tía María copper project gaining legitimacy in Peru: exec

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Southern Copper’s Manager of Technical Services said that the company has been able to knock down previous resistance from local communities. The post Tía María copper project gaining legitimacy in Peru: exec appeared first on MINING.com.

The big battery boom hits another roadblock: fire-fearing cities

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The new era of big batteries has already drawn scrutiny after fiery electric-car crashes across America and Europe. The post The big battery boom hits another roadblock: fire-fearing cities appeared first on MINING.com.

US confirms list of 35 key minerals, targets domestic supply boost

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Uranium and key rechargeable battery metals lithium and cobalt are on a final list of 35 critical minerals that the US deems essential to national security. The post US confirms list of 35 key minerals, targets domestic supply boost appeared first on MINING.com.

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It’s not about scoring the big win, it’s about not backing losers

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MINING.com discusses the state of private equity investment in mining with Michael Scherb founder of Appian Capital. The post It’s not about scoring the big win, it’s about not backing losers appeared first on MINING.com.

Vancouver miner to become one of Nova Scotia’s largest single mineral claim holders

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Coronet Metals to acquire 3,888 mineral claims in the Meguma Gold Belt. The post Vancouver miner to become one of Nova Scotia’s largest single mineral claim holders appeared first on MINING.com.

Meghan Markle’s wedding band made with Welsh gold from historic mine

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The 24-carat piece of gold given to Markle by the Queen originated at the Clogau St. David mine in northwest Wales. The post Meghan Markle’s wedding band made with Welsh gold from historic mine appeared first on MINING.com.

The 30-year view: examining the future of gold

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The World Gold Council today launched an essay collection, Gold 2048, analyzing how the gold market is set to evolve in the next 30 years. The post The 30-year view: examining the future of gold appeared first on MINING.com.

Thor Explorations says results of test work at Segilola better than expected

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The testing is part of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the project, poised to become Nigeria's first large-scale gold mine, and which is expected to come online in early 2020. The post Thor Explorations says results of test work at Segilola better than expected appeared first on MINING.com.

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Glencore goes from crisis to crisis with possible bribery probe

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It’s becoming hard to keep track of all of Glencore’s legal battles in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The post Glencore goes from crisis to crisis with possible bribery probe appeared first on MINING.com.

It’s not about scoring the big win, it’s about not backing losers

3 hours ago

MINING.com discusses the state of private equity investment in mining with Michael Scherb founder of Appian Capital. The post It’s not about scoring the big win, it’s about not backing losers appeared first on MINING.com.

Cobalt price: Congo ebola outbreak compounds acute supply fears

1 day ago

WHO: Risk of international spread of deadly disease from Congo, responsible for 66% of global supply of critical battery raw material, is "very high". The post Cobalt price: Congo ebola outbreak compounds acute supply fears appeared first on MINING.com.

Vancouver miner to become one of Nova Scotia’s largest single mineral claim holders

1 day ago

Coronet Metals to acquire 3,888 mineral claims in the Meguma Gold Belt. The post Vancouver miner to become one of Nova Scotia’s largest single mineral claim holders appeared first on MINING.com.

Tía María copper project gaining legitimacy in Peru: exec

1 day ago

Southern Copper’s Manager of Technical Services said that the company has been able to knock down previous resistance from local communities. The post Tía María copper project gaining legitimacy in Peru: exec appeared first on MINING.com.

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China's NDRC to curb coal prices, boost output -Xinhua

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China will take steps to bring down coal prices because the recent rally is not supported by market fundamentals. The post China's NDRC to curb coal prices, boost output -Xinhua appeared first on MINING.com.

New First Nations led campaign calls for improved mining practices and better regulation in British Columbia

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Province’s contribution to a clean energy future at risk unless changes are made. The post New First Nations led campaign calls for improved mining practices and better regulation in British Columbia appeared first on MINING.com.

Last missing Polish miner found dead: JSW

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“The (last) miner’s body was trapped under one of many structures in the destroyed pit,” JSW said in a statement. The post Last missing Polish miner found dead: JSW appeared first on MINING.com.

Young Australians oblivious to mining

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Despite mining contributing about 6 per cent of the country's GDP, a study revealed that almost six out of 10 of young Australians know nothing at all about mining careers. The post Young Australians oblivious to mining appeared first on MINING.com.

Coal at record in Europe is latest pressure on utility earnings

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China’s thirst for energy is roiling markets in Europe, jolting the outlook for coal-hungry utilities as they struggle to cope with tighter pollution and environmental rules. The post Coal at record in Europe is latest pressure on utility earnings appeared first on MINING.com.

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Congo billionaire seeks French loan to develop iron-ore railway

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The 450-kilometer (280-mile) track will link the southwestern town of Mayoko to a port at Pointe Noire. The post Congo billionaire seeks French loan to develop iron-ore railway appeared first on MINING.com.

Young Australians oblivious to mining

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Despite mining contributing about 6 per cent of the country's GDP, a study revealed that almost six out of 10 of young Australians know nothing at all about mining careers. The post Young Australians oblivious to mining appeared first on MINING.com.

EU heads discuss bold-or-fold strategy toward Trump tariffs

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European leaders sought unity on Wednesday toward threatened U.S. import tariffs on steel and aluminium, balancing the views of those most fearful of a trade war and those determined not to be bullied into concessions. The post EU heads discuss bold-or-fold strategy toward Trump tariffs appeared first on MINING.com.

BHP faces shareholder class action over Brazil mine disaster

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Australian law firm Phi Finney McDonald alleges BHP knew the dam was at imminent risk of breaking but did not tell markets. The post BHP faces shareholder class action over Brazil mine disaster appeared first on MINING.com.

Rio Tinto says climbing costs, resource nationalism once again big threats

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Chief executive Jean Sebastien-Jacques said the challenge for the industry is to ensure the benefits from the past frugal years are not lost against a backdrop of rising oil prices and increased political risk. The post Rio Tinto says climbing costs, resource nationalism once again big threats appeared first on MINING.com.

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