This post was originally published on this site.Privately held developer Central Nevada Gold will look at acquiring other precious metals assets in the state after buying the past-producing Mule Canyon mine from Newmont (NYSE, ASX: NEM; TSX: NGT) earlier this summer, CEO Simon Griffiths said.  Having closed the $20-million Mule Canyon acquisition in late June, Central Nevada is now working to advance the asset through prefeasibility and permitting in next year’s second half with the goal of delivering a construction decision in 2028.   It expects to announce a new mineral resource estimate for the property in the coming months. An initial...

This post was originally published on this site.The United States’ move to keep more critical-mineral scrap at home could strengthen supply security, but its success will depend less on how much material stays in the country than on how much domestic industry can turn into usable minerals. Later in August, some lithium-ion battery scrap, including black mass, and tungsten scrap will have to be sold to US buyers unless an adjustment or exception applies, according to the Financial Times. The one-year measure is designed to retain strategically important material as Washington seeks to reduce reliance on foreign processing capacity. The...