January 20, 2021 President Biden to boost US mining, green energy metals Analysts say any slowdown effects in the mining sector will be offset by Biden’s plans to support domestic production of metals used in EVs, solar panels and green technologies.
January 20, 2021 China rescuers prepare escape route for trapped gold miners A total of 22 workers were trapped underground in the Hushan gold mine on the outskirts of Yantai, on China's eastern coast.
January 20, 2021 IAMGOLD produces 653,000 gold ounces, meets guidance Company expects an attributable gold production between 630,000 and 700,000 ounces in 2021.
January 20, 2021 First Mining releases PFS on open pit development at Springpole Over the 11-year mine life, average annual gold production is forecast at 287,000 oz.
January 20, 2021 Sabina grows Back River resources ahead of feasibility update Updated measured and indicated resources now total 33.5 million tonnes at 5.8 g/t gold, for a total of 6.3 million gold oz.
January 20, 2021 BHP slashes value of Australian coal assets Company cut the value of its Mt Arthur thermal coal mine in New South Wales by about $1.25bn, as it seeks to sell the asset.
January 20, 2021 NGOs file complaint before OECD, demand closure of Cerrejón coal mine in Colombia The Cerrejón thermal coal mine is owned by BHP, Anglo American and Glencore.
January 20, 2021 Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres expansion to cost an extra $400m The project's cost is now pegged at $1.7 billion.
January 19, 2021 Evolution Metals bids for NA Lithium assets with US support Bid lays the framework for a partnership between Investissement Québec, the US government and EMC.
January 19, 2021 Cobalt price rally lifts EV Metal Index to fresh record high Cobalt use in newly-sold electric cars sets record and prices jump to 21-month high, lifting overall index to fresh monthly record.
Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational. January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am
