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Sift through mining news in this week's nugget.
Sift through mining news in this week's nugget.
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📰 In The News
New Process for Mining Electronic Waste Could be a Gold Mine
- At eWorks in New York, old electronics are recycled for valuable metals like gold, using a new, eco-friendly extraction method developed by Cornell University, helping reduce e-waste while creating jobs for people with disabilities.
Uranium Spotlight: Eight Companies on the Radar
- Growing demand for electricity from AI technologies and renewed government support for nuclear energy are driving a uranium exploration boom, with companies like Anfield Energy, Azincourt Energy, Bannerman Energy, Global Atomic, GoviEx Uranium, Myriad Uranium, Skyharbour Resources, and Uranium Energy ramping up development efforts to meet future supply needs.
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Nickel Market Forecast to be in 198,000 Ton Surplus in 2025, Says INSG
- The International Nickel Study Group forecasts a growing surplus in the nickel market, reaching 198,000 metric tons in 2025, as global production continues to outpace usage; meanwhile, delays in Indonesian mining permits and rising Chinese output are influencing market dynamics.
- Nickel prices fell over 7% in 2024 but have rebounded slightly this year.
US-Ukraine Minerals Deal Could be Signed Within Days
- Ukraine and the U.S. are close to signing a major minerals agreement granting U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical resources, after Kyiv secured improved terms excluding past military aid from the deal; final legal work is underway, with a signing expected soon.
✉️ On The Rocks
Emily King hosted a LIVE session of On the Rocks at WIM USA, featuring Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes, a pioneering engineer and investor who has helped deploy over $6 billion in private capital into America's battery supply chain.
Ashley shares insider perspectives from her time as US Deputy Director for Batteries and Critical Minerals, discussing the challenging realities of competing with non-market actors like China in critical mineral markets. The conversation explores policy mechanisms to establish secure Western supply chains, including price floors and midstream processing development, while offering valuable insights for women looking to capitalize on opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.
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