October 16, 2021 Scientists propose new ‘salty’ non-toxic gold extraction process Researchers at Aalto University developed a method that uses chloride for the leaching and recovery of gold from ore.
October 15, 2021 BHP’s London investors back critiqued climate change plan Miner won 83% support for its climate transition strategy despite concerns that the plan did not go far enough.
October 15, 2021 Alrosa says global stock of rough diamonds “minimal” The world’s top diamond miner by output says demand increase has not been met with any "meaningful" supply response.
October 14, 2021 Iron ore price rebounds despite Chinese steel curbs The Chinese government has asked mills in more cities in northern China to cut output from Nov. 15 to March 15.
October 14, 2021 Copper price tops $10,000 as energy crisis hits supply Copper mining stocks jump as copper price rally gains momentum and traders scramble for prompt delivery of metal.
October 14, 2021 South32 buys stake in KGHM’s Chilean mine for $1.55bn Sierra Gorda will be South32’s second-largest deal since it listed in 2015 and will add 70,000 to 80,000 tonnes of copper to its portfolio.
October 14, 2021 De Beers to extend life of Namibia mines to 2042 Namdeb, a joint venture between the Namibian government and the diamond giant, has extended its land-based mines’ life by 20 years.
October 13, 2021 BC First Nations say river’s health can be restored without shutting down Rio Tinto smelter Nechako River First Nations hope for a compromise that would restore river flows without having to remove the Kenney Dam and shut down Rio Tinto’s aluminum smelter in Kitimat, British…
October 13, 2021 Glencore sells Bolivian assets to Santacruz Silver Mining The assets on a 100% basis, produced 6.4 million oz. silver-equivalent during the nine months ended on September 30.
October 12, 2021 Orla sets first gold pour from Camino Rojo for December Construction is 89% complete and commissioning has begun at Orla Mining’s Camino Rojo gold heap leach project in Mexico.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am
