Sift through mining news in this week's nugget.
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📰 In The News
Mining Sector M&A Set to Accelerate As Production Falls
- The gold sector is shifting into a high-growth phase fueled by strong prices, declining production, and a surge in M&A activity, with investors prioritizing expansion over capital discipline.
- Meanwhile, China ramps up strategic investments in Latin American copper as Western projects face delays.
Considerations For The Transition Towards EVs In Mining
- Mines around the world are increasingly adopting electric vehicles to cut emissions and lower operating costs, with major companies like BHP, Rio Tinto, and Vale leading trials.
- Despite challenges like charging infrastructure and range limitations, advances in battery tech and strong economic incentives are accelerating the shift to cleaner, more efficient mining operations.
Bracing for Impact
- U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum have disrupted Canada’s mining supply chains, raising costs for equipment and parts and prompting Canadian countermeasures.
- B.C. mining suppliers are seeking tariff relief and government support as they face limited alternatives to U.S.-made machinery and growing financial strain.
Space Law Doesn't Protect Historical Sites, Mining Operations or Moon Bases—A Lawyer Describes a Framework that Could
- In April 2025, the U.N. released draft principles to guide space resource activities, highlighting unresolved legal tensions between free access and protection of lunar sites.
- As countries and companies race to the moon, experts warn that clear rules are needed to avoid conflict and preserve humanity's space heritage.
✉️ On The Rocks
With 20 years of industry experience, including a decade overseeing royalty accounting at Newmont Mining, Sam breaks down what royalties actually are, how they differ from streaming deals, and the critical contract elements that impact payments.
From commingling issues to auditing challenges, this episode offers invaluable insights for both royalty holders and mining professionals. Sam shares real-world examples of payment discrepancies, explains the nuances of royalty agreements, and discusses how increasing transparency could transform industry trust.
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