Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO; ASX: RIO) is designing new reporting mechanisms for its employees and training modules for top leaders to spot "unacceptable" behaviours in the workplace, the company said four months after the release of a report that revealed patterns of racism, sexism and harassment among its global workforce. Carolyn Chisholm, director of Rio Tinto's external affairs, said tha...Read More

While prices for battery-making products such as lithium spodumene, carbonate and hydroxide have rallied by 1,553%, 1,057% and 744%, respectively, since mid-2020, the lithium market will struggle to remain balanced in the medium-term, Bank of America (BofA) says in a new research note.According to the bank, the upward pressure has been driven by a confluence of factors, including supercharged dema...Read More

Canadian explorer Lomiko Metals (TSXV: LMR; US-OTC: LMRMF) is looking for graphite and lithium - critical ingredients for the anode and cathode of lithium-ion batteries driving the global push towards decarbonization.The junior miner is advancing its wholly-owned flagship La Loutre graphite project in the Grenville graphite belt of southern Quebec, approximately 180 km northwest of Montreal.The...Read More

Lithium is a critical metal for the global push for decarbonization. It is needed to produce the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage technologies that promise more sustainable, low-carbon transportation systems and energy networks.The U.S. is positioning itself as a leader in this transition to a cleaner energy future. Last November, the Biden admi...Read More

Relationships between the mineral exploration and mining sector and Indigenous peoples within Canada and around the world vary across a broad spectrum - from respectful and mutually beneficial to antagonistic and harmful. We see these diverse variations play out on a global stage and how companies navigate this increasingly complex socio-political environment is a primary factor in whether a proje...Read More

These are exciting times for Canadian explorer and developer G2 Goldfields (TSXV: GTWO;US-OTC: GUYGF) says Dan Noone, the company's chief executive, as it advances the Oko-Aremu gold project in Guyana."In less than two-and-half years, we've progressed from discovery to our first resource on the project, and this marks a major milestone in unlocking the full value of a project that has the potenti...Read More

Financial Survival Network, Released on 6/13/22The Fed has lost control. Just like Humpty Dumpty, all the kings men can't put it back together again. So what to do, do what government always does, just ignore the truth and continue on as if nothing is happening. Well, that will only last so long. Everything is selling off now, stocks, bonds, cryptos and gold. The only thing going up ironically is...Read More

George Gammon, Released on 6/13/22?>>?George Edward Gammon is an American real estate investor and entrepreneur. He produces and stars in a popular YouTube Channel. Prior to 2012, George started, owned, and operated multiple businesses ranging from conventions to advertising. The last growing to 24 million in annual revenues and over 100 employees. After 12 years as a successful entrepreneur, at t...Read More

Citizen Free Press, Released on 6/13/22"You can't use a gun for self-protection in Canada. It's not a right that you have," says Trudeau. Criminals could potentially harm you and your family with ILLEGAL guns, but YOU, law-abiding citizen, do not have the right to defend yourself with a LEGAL gunContinue... Trudeau: 'You can't use a gun for self-protection in Canada. It's not a right that you have...Read More

Chairman - Twitter, Released on 6/13/22I genuinely need to start inverse trading Cramer. I have never seen someone be so wrong so consistently. It is actually impressive.- Chairman (@WSBChairman) June 13, 2022 Ethereum is down 60% since Jim Cramer said it would go up 40% added by Herman James on 06/14/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More

Unpredented Truths, Released on 6/13/22Count the other 97 percent of the infections, and the vaccine was roughly 20 percent effective over the entire trial - far, far below what the FDA said was approvable in 2020. The confidence Continue... URGENT: OMG the Pfizer data for kids under 5 added by Herman James on 06/14/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More

Citizen Free Press, Released on 6/13/22"I have not received any phone calls regarding the death of my wife."Continue... Ashli Babbitt's husband speaks to Tucker... It was murder... added by Herman James on 06/14/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More

The Epoch Times (via Zero Hedge), Released on 6/13/22Many news networks on June 12 omitted mention of the recent attempted murder of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, even though some touched on issues facing the nation's top court.Continue... CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC Sunday Shows Don't Cover Attempted Murder Of Supreme Court Justice added by Herman James on 06/14/2022View all posts by Herman James...Read More

Kitco, Released on 6/13/22If there is to be some support there then the bulls may look to the Continue... Gold bulls need this area to break to keep the momentum going added by Herman James on 06/14/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, Taking Construction to the Next LevelSPONSOREDconexpo-con/agg 2023Advancing Copper and Gold Projects in an Under-Explored Porphyry DistrictSPONSOREDresilience miningServicing China's Steel SectorSPONSOREDaspire miningChinese Strategic AllianceSPONSOREDxanadu minesDavidson said that while supply is expected to increase in the short-term as the Quelleveco and Quebrada Blanca 2 p...Read More

RAPAPORT... The diamond industry is being driven by expectations. While this is not a rare occurrence, it is worth noting, given the unusual dynamic currently shaping the market.While there is a lot of polished inventory available today - as the number of stones listed on RapNet attests - manufacturers and dealers anticipate scarcities later in the third quarter once demand starts to ramp up for t...Read More

Guzman said the variable rate will by 0% when the copper price is less than US$3.50 per pound and 8% when it is more than $5.25/lb.Between these two values, it will be 0.8% of the difference between the prevailing copper price less the $3.50/lb floor price. So at $4.50/lb copper it will be 0.8% and a $5/lb it will be 1.2%"The president has signed a decree on adapting the export duties for copper w...Read More

Wolf Street (via Dollar Collapse), Released on 6/13/22Aside from the sheer magnitude of the spike, this was also the highest mortgage rate since collection of the dailyContinue... Wolf Richter: That was fast! 30-year fixed mortgage rate spikes to 6.18%! added by Herman James on 06/15/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More

The S&P is closing in on bear market territory, which is defined as a decline of 20% or more from recent highs.And it may fall even further. Since World War II, there have been 14 bear markets. The median loss during these bear markets has been 30%, and they lasted about a year (hat tip to Bespoke Investment Group).The Kind of Drop We Haven't Seen in DecadesAnd with the Fed ready to raise inte...Read More

Of Two Minds (via Dollar Collapse), Released on 6/13/22The global lockdown revealed several great truths to many idled workers: 1) I'm wasting my life slaving away for an employer Continue... Charles Hugh Smith: What happens when the workforce no longer wants to work? added by Herman James on 06/16/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More