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.

December 4, 2020

Seabridge grows footprint in BC with Pretivm asset buy

The company has acquired Pretivm's Snowfield project for $105 million.

December 4, 2020

Standard Lithium makes better-than-battery-quality lithium carbonate

The Vancouver-based company completed the start-to-finish proof of concept of its lithium processing technology.

December 4, 2020

Barrick, Japan Gold to expand Mizobe-Onoyama project

Japan Gold signed a JV for three mining rights licenses that adjoin the Barrick Alliance Mizobe-Onoyama project.