Weekly Nugget
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In this week's Nugget we're digging into the latest news, trends, and tech reports.
Sift through mining news in this week's nugget.
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🔥 What's New
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📰 In The News
Opinion: Use Elements Bingo to Explain Mining
- A heartfelt personal story highlights how mining’s importance often goes unrecognized, urging those in the industry to share its value—through conversations, family stories, and everyday examples like gold gifts or the bismuth in Pepto-Bismol—to help others "get it."
Gold, Silver and Copper are the Answer to Global Turmoil
- Rising global debt, weakening trust in U.S. fiscal stability, and soaring bond yields are fueling fears of stagflation and a shift away from the U.S. dollar, prompting investors to seek refuge in commodities like gold, silver, and copper.
- As supply chains realign and geopolitical tensions persist, tangible assets are emerging as the most reliable hedge in a volatile economic landscape.
Research Chair to Study Mining Operations in Cold Regions
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) has established a new Canada Research Chair in geoenvironmental engineering of mine waste in cold regions, led by Professor Vincent Boulanger-Martel.
- The program aims to develop climate-resilient solutions for managing mine waste in northern Canada’s harsh environments, minimizing environmental impacts and supporting sustainable mining practices.
Diamond Mining Industry Cracks Under Pressure
- The diamond industry is facing a dramatic downturn, with plunging revenues, unsold stockpiles, and collapsing operations worldwide, prompting calls for a major reset focused on ethical sourcing, transparency, and cultural relevance.
- While some see hope in renewed marketing and a shift in consumer values, others warn the old diamond narrative is no longer enough to sustain the industry.
Copper Price Must Double to Meet Future Mining Needs — Study
- A new study warns that global copper supply must more than double by 2050 to meet demand from economic development and clean energy transitions, requiring prices to rise above $20,000 per tonne to spur investment.
- Without major policy shifts or market changes, copper production will fall far short of future needs.
📅 June Events & Holidays
✉️ On The Rocks
In this masterclass episode of On the Rocks, Emily King sits down with Anastasia Kuskova, CEO and founder of beSirius, to explore how mining companies can transform sustainability from compliance paperwork to strategic advantage.
Drawing from her experience as a former sustainability officer at a multibillion-dollar metal producer, Anastasia breaks down the fundamental challenges in sustainability reporting, the connection between ESG performance and financial results, and how AI-powered tools are creating unprecedented efficiency.
Learn how sustainability teams can become revenue generators by understanding stakeholder needs, securing green premiums, and leveraging technology to reduce reporting burdens. This episode offers practical advice for mining professionals looking to move beyond bureaucratic reporting and create real business value through sustainability intelligence.
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