December 6, 2020 Mine ponds cause toxic mercury pollution in the Peruvian Amazon Over the past 35 years, there has been a 670% increase in the extent of pits in heavily mined watersheds.
December 5, 2020 Coal mine accident in China’s Chongqing kills 23 The miners died after being trapped in a mine in the southwestern city of Chongqing.
December 4, 2020 Vale postpones sale of operations in New Caledonia The miner has lost billions of dollars with the operation, located next to the Goro deposit.
December 4, 2020 Vedanta’s Gamsberg mine stays shut as search continues for trapped worker The mine shutdown has helped push prices for zinc.
December 4, 2020 US Senate committee approves uranium reserve bill Uranium from companies owned, controlled, or subject to jurisdictions in Russia or China are excluded from participating in the program.
December 4, 2020 Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass closer to production The Nevada project is host to the largest known lithium resource in the US.
December 4, 2020 BlackRock, Storebrand pressure Indian bank over coal mining loan Shareholders of India’s largest bank are raising concerns about a proposed loan to Adani Enterprises Ltd. to help fund the opening of the controversial Carmichael coal mine in northern Australia.
December 4, 2020 Coal mine accident in China leaves 23 trapped The incident occurred at the Diaoshuidong coal mine.
December 4, 2020 China to allow Australian coal cargo ashore despite ban It remains uncertain whether the unloadings are exceptions to meet specific demand or a sign of a broader unfreezing.
December 4, 2020 Trump to sell Arctic oil rights days before Biden sworn in Any investment in Arctic refuge oil rights is unlikely to see action over the next four years.
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