December 23, 2021 Rio Tinto calls for public dialogue on Jadar lithium project in Serbia after protests Rio will engage in a public dialogue about the project, which has stirred protests by environmental groups.
December 22, 2021 Agnico sends Nunavut site workers home amid rising covid-19 cases Agnico is sending workers from three of its Canadian operations back home for at least three weeks.
December 22, 2021 Albemarle joins newly formed lithium industry body The world's largest producer of lithium for electric vehicles is the latest to join ILiA after mining giants including Rio Tinto and BASF.
December 22, 2021 US faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric vehicle metals Biden in August issued an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric.
December 22, 2021 Newcrest to boost stake in Havieron gold-copper project The gold giant will exercise its option over a further 5% of the Havieron project in in the Paterson region of Western Australia.
December 21, 2021 Iron ore’s heady days are fading as China’s growth engine cools The volatility is set to persist into 2022 as a rebound in steel production this month falters early next year.
December 21, 2021 Lithium miner’s woes may exacerbate strain in EV supply chain Pilbara Minerals has slashed its forecast for shipments, further exacerbating tight supply for the key ingredient in EV batteries.
December 21, 2021 Miner seeks to revive 1882 gold lode as Australian dollar weakens The Mount Morgan mine in Queensland was the world’s largest gold operation at its peak in the early 1900s.
December 21, 2021 Rio Tinto buys Argentina lithium project for $825m The Rincon lithium brine project is located in the heart of the "lithium triangle" in the northern Salta Province.
December 21, 2021 Vale to sell Moatize coal mine to Vulcan for $270 million Deal includes the Nacala logistic corridor, a port and rail project connecting the mine to the port of Nacala.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
