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📰 In The News
Are gold investors hesitating even at $3,200?
- John Feneck urges investors to act decisively as gold holds above $3,000, warning that many junior miners waste capital on ineffective marketing instead of delivering real value; he calls for smarter strategies amid high gold prices.
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What are The Federal Government’s Plans for Mining? - Australia
- Anthony Albanese has been re-elected as Australia’s Prime Minister, with the mining sector welcoming the continuation of key policies supporting critical minerals, green energy, and investment incentives as part of the government’s ‘Future Made in Australia’ agenda.
- Industry leaders are urging swift action on exploration support, environmental reforms, and international competitiveness.
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Have Scientists Solved the Mystery of Gold’s Origin in The Universe?
- A new study suggests that magnetar giant flares — rare explosions from highly magnetized neutron stars — may have contributed to the creation of heavy elements like gold in the early universe.
- This discovery challenges the previous belief that such elements were formed only in neutron star collisions.
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US Adds 10 More Mining Projects to Fast-Track Permitting List
- The Trump administration has added 10 new mining projects to a federal fast-track permitting list to boost U.S. critical minerals production, including copper, nickel, palladium, and uranium.
- These projects, now under the FAST-41 program, aim to streamline approvals and reduce reliance on foreign sources like China.
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Who’s Taking Canada’s Nuclear Waste?
- A small town in Northern Ontario and a local First Nation have agreed to host Canada’s $26-billion nuclear waste repository, but the project faces legal and grassroots opposition over environmental and consent concerns.
- The site could store waste for over 100,000 years, with construction starting in 2033 and decades of monitoring planned.
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✉️ On The Rocks
In this masterclass episode of On the Rocks, host Emily King sits down with Samuel Siebenaler, co-founder and CEO of Precision Mineral Accounting, to demystify the complex world of mining royalties.
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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