April 8, 2021

Rio Tinto S. African project in limbo on security fear

Local unit is in talks with authorities to permanently address violent protests around its operations, before resuming work on the Zulti South project.

April 8, 2021

Piedmont almost doubles lithium resource at US project

The Aussie junior has reported a 40% increase in its lithium resource at the North Carolina-based project.

April 8, 2021

Anglo American to spin off South African coal assets

The diversified miner plans to list Thungela in Johannesburg and London amid investor pressure over environmental concerns.

April 7, 2021

Eight companies developing battery metals

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, battery metals are in high demand, especially with a shortage of supply from low-geopolitical risk jurisdictions.

April 7, 2021

Investors call on EPA, Congress for ban on development in Alaska’s Bristol Bay

50 investors representing $105 billion wrote about concerns of the social and environmental impacts of the Northern Dynasty's proposed Pebble mine.

April 7, 2021

Hungary triples gold reserves as central banks turn buyers again

On a monthly basis, Hungary’s purchase would be the biggest since June 2019.

April 7, 2021

Canadian miners subject to tougher tailings standards

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has updated its tailings standards and it now meets or exceeds most global guidelines.

April 7, 2021

China’s record steel futures boost iron ore prices

Chinese steel futures extended their rally in early trade to hit fresh peaks, boosted by strong domestic demand.

April 7, 2021

Solar power to reduce emissions, costs at Trevali’s Rosh Pinah mine

A new power purchase agreement is expected to reduce energy costs at Rosh Pinah by 18%.

April 7, 2021

Type II micro-diamonds dominate Tres-Or Resources’ Guigues pipe

The Canadian company said that rare Type II micro-diamonds lacking measurable nitrogen are the main resource at its Guigues kimberlite pipe.