November 30, 2021 Chile Senate advances talks over mining royalty bill The Senate approved by 18 votes in favor, versus 16 against, to continue making modifications to the bill.
November 30, 2021 Iamgold releases infill results up to 69 g/t Au from Diakha-Siribaya in Mali Iamgold has completed drill holes totalling 19,952 metres of diamond drilling and reverse circulation drilling this year.
November 30, 2021 Turquoise Hill okays Oyu Tolgoi $75m bridging budget Sum allows the miner to continue progressing critical activities at the underground expansion, but doesn’t guarantee further crucial investment will get approved.
November 29, 2021 Activist Bluebell asks Glencore to separate its coal business Glencore is the world’s biggest thermal-coal shipper and its billionaire former boss Ivan Glasenberg has been a firm advocate of the business.
November 29, 2021 Glencore’s Australian coal mine revealed as methane super-emitter The Hail Creek coal mine leaked an estimated 230,000 tonnes of methane a year in 2018 and 2019, according to researchers.
November 29, 2021 Vale lowers production guidance in boost to iron ore rebound It now expects to produce 315-320 million tonnes this year, compared with previous guidance of 315-335 million tonnes.
November 29, 2021 Vale sees spinoff hope in tapping waste for building materials Vale is starting to extract sand from material left over from iron ore processing to supply civil construction projects in Brazil.
November 29, 2021 China’s companies are going to any length for a hold on lithium The chip shortage that’s gripped the car industry by the throat is a reminder to EV executives in China of what might happen if they run short of lithium.
November 29, 2021 Nornickel ups investment forecast by $6 billion over next decade The company, whose investments were previously expected to pass their peak in 2026, now expects this to happen in 2028.
November 29, 2021 Implats acquires 24% of Royal Bafokeng, offers to buy out remaining shares The platinum group metals miner wants to buy shares it doesn't already own in Royal Bafokeng in a 150 rand cash-and-stock deal.
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
