February 9, 2021 WTO delays ruling on US metal tariffs to second half of 2021 Decision gives president Joe Biden more time if he wishes to settle the disputes.
February 9, 2021 Copper price hits eight-year high on US stimulus hopes Metal prices rose again on Tuesday with investors weighing prospects for a fast-tracked stimulus package in the US.
February 9, 2021 Alberta reinstates 1976 coal policy after public outcry Alberta's Energy Minister Sonya Savage, said the government will consult with the public before making any changes to “modernize” its coal policy.
February 9, 2021 Petra Diamonds probes new claims of human rights abuses in Tanzania The diamond miner revealed results of an investigation into incidents involving security operations at its Williamson mine between November 2020 and January 2021.
February 9, 2021 Stevens Gold expands Millennium property in Arizona The Canadian miner said new claims were staked to encapsulate high gold assays from rock samples described in historic exploration reports.
February 9, 2021 Mick Davis’ battery metals firm Vison Blue raises $60m Vision Blue is investing $29.5 million in Canadian miner NextSource Materials, which is developing a graphite mine in Madagascar.
February 9, 2021 The possible Chinese coal link in Tesla’s Bitcoin binge Any new Bitcoin generated after the cryptocurrency’s Elon Musk-aided surge toward $50,000 is likely to be sourced using cheap coal power in China’s Xinjiang.
February 8, 2021 China set to unload some stranded Australian coal The measure doesn’t mean China is loosening its ban on Australian coal imports and it’s uncertain if the deliveries will be cleared by customs.
February 8, 2021 Voters backed prohibition on mining in Ecuador city of Cuenca Industry leaders believe it will not affect key projects such as Rio Blanco, and Loma Larga.
February 8, 2021 Alberta backs down on opening Rockies to coal mines However, the provincial government is allowing exploration for six coal projects to continue in the area.
Mercuria signs copper concentrate offtake agreement with Bulgarian miner The agreement is for 100% of copper concentrate produced at the Ellatzite mine in 2026. December 30, 2025 | 08:42 am
