February 22, 2021 Mexican president pressures Canadian miner in simmering tax dispute He appeared to be referring to First Majestic Silver, which operates the San Dimas silver and gold mine in Tayoltita.
February 22, 2021 Peru presidential candidate fires warning to mining companies over copper Yohny Lescano said if elected he would look to make the state the ultimate owner of resources in the copper-rich Andean country.
February 22, 2021 Iron ore output returns to growth after shrinking for five years – report Global iron ore production growth will accelerate in the coming years, bringing an end to the stagnation that has persisted since 2015, Fitch says.
February 22, 2021 Czech Republic to file legal action against Poland over Turow mine The expansion of the mine has upset environmental groups as well as Czech residents.
February 22, 2021 Canada could be top player in global EV battery market — report BMI says the combination of natural resources and a highly skilled workforce should help developing a sustainable value chain for battery materials.
February 22, 2021 Global EV sales pushed battery metals deployment in H2 2020 – report Adamas Intelligence reports that EV registrations grew by 58% year-on-year in the second half of 2020 and, with them, battery metals deployment.
February 22, 2021 OZ Minerals launches challenge to find green ways to extract metals The best proposals from "Ingenious Extraction" will be selected for acceleration. Early submission deadline is March 12.
February 22, 2021 Rio Tinto’s former boss gets huge payout despite caves blast Jean-Sébastien Jacques received $18.6 million in pay and long-term incentive rewards last year, compared to $9.9 million in 2019.
February 21, 2021 Argentina optimistic on projects led by Canadian miners Argentina’s National Mining Secretariat issued a dossier highlighting projects by Yamana, Alpha Lithium, Minsud and others.
February 21, 2021 Three miners die at illegal operation in Colombia The miners - whose ages ranged from 18 to 27 years old - inhaled toxic gases and perished.
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