June 14, 2021 Voisey’s Bay underground expansion delivers first ore Mine in Northern Labrador has started the production at its Reid Brook deposit.
June 14, 2021 ‘Diamond rush’ grips South African village after discovery of unidentified stones The mines department said it was sending a team comprising of geological and mining experts to the site to collect samples and conduct an analysis.
June 14, 2021 Brazil to deploy special force to protect the Yanomami from wildcat gold miners More than 20,000 miners are illegally prospecting on the reservation and polluting rivers with mercury used to separate gold from ore.
June 14, 2021 Tanzania to add gold to reserves, resume $3 billion iron project The government wants to raise the contribution of mining to Tanzania’s gross domestic product to 10% by 2025 from the current 6.7%.
June 13, 2021 Restoration efforts need to consider cumulative toxicity of mine pollutants – research US-based researchers say it is important to track the combined toxicity of individual metals because it is their cumulative impact that actually affects ecosystems.
June 13, 2021 The race to green steel is on — will the US take on the challenge? A forthcoming industrial disruption is inevitable for the US and global steel sector.
June 12, 2021 Formalization of small-scale mining detrimental for the environment — study A study conducted in Peru shows that, if not properly conducted, formalization processes may be detrimental to the environment.
June 11, 2021 Ganfeng Lithium exercises participation right in Sal de la Puna Top lithium producer also said it would sell $630m of shares to fund expansion overseas.
June 11, 2021 Output halted at all non-coal mines in China’s Shanxi after accident An iron mine in Shanxi was flooded on Thursday and trapped 13 miners.
June 11, 2021 Peru copper output at risk as leftist Castillo leads in presidential election With 99.6% of the ballots counted, the candidate that wants up to 70% of miners' profits emerges as the yet-to-be-declared President elect.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
