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Let’s Play Mining! How Can Gaming Help to Inspire Youth?
- Gaming is emerging as a powerful tool to engage young people in mining education, offering immersive experiences and skill-building through virtual reality, simulation, and gamification.
- These tools can help close the skills gap, attract tech-savvy youth, and modernize training in areas like equipment operation and safety.
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Rhodium Prices to Outperform Platinum and Palladium in 2025,
Metals Focus Says
- Platinum and rhodium prices are expected to rise modestly in 2025, while palladium prices may decline due to surplus concerns from electrification and recycling, according to Metals Focus.
- Despite ongoing deficits, large above-ground stocks continue to weigh on platinum group metal prices and miner profitability.
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Gold Price May Have Peaked at $3,500 for Now, Says BofA Commodities Head
- A record 45% of global fund managers now view gold as overvalued, according to Bank of America, with analysts suggesting the metal may have peaked short-term after surpassing $3,500/oz.
- Sustaining high prices will require stronger investment or geopolitical tensions, as current demand growth may not be enough to drive further gains.
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Tungsten Prices Hit 12-Year High on China’s Limits
- European tungsten prices have surged to their highest levels since 2013 due to China's export curbs, rising demand from defense and tech sectors, and tightening global supply.
- With China supplying over 80% of the world's tungsten and quotas falling, Western nations are scrambling to secure alternative sources.
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Indonesia Increases Mining Royalties in 2025: What it Means for Investors
- Indonesia’s new value-based mining royalty framework, launched in April 2025, ties rates to mineral grade and market prices to boost state revenues and encourage domestic processing.
- While it supports industrial growth, the changes may challenge smaller operators and require careful navigation by investors.
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✉️ On The Rocks
In this masterclass episode of On the Rocks, Emily King sits down with Anastasia Kuskova, CEO and founder of Sirius, 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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