February 5, 2021 Nornickel fined $2 billion for massive Arctic fuel spill Amount more than doubles what Russia is seeking to get in mineral extraction tax this year.
February 4, 2021 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho; Gina Rinehart targets EV boom with ‘green’ lithium play; Silver price regains ground after two-day wild swing
February 4, 2021 Iron ore price surges on Vale’s 2021 production outlook Vale reported 4Q20 output of 84.5 million tonnes, a 5% decline from the third quarter.
February 4, 2021 Glencore hands back Prodeco’s mining contracts to Colombia Glencore's coal production tumbled 24% to 106 million tonnes in 2020
February 4, 2021 Proposal to ban big mines put to vote in southern Ecuador The referendum threatens to derail more than 40 concessions seeking to tap gold, silver and copper reserves.
February 4, 2021 Barrick extends Tongon mine life to 2023 Continued exploration and the conversion of resources to reserves have allowed Barrick to extend the Ivory Coast mine's life.
February 4, 2021 Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho The settlement is the biggest in Brazil's history, but does not include criminal actions, unknown damages, and individual rights.
February 4, 2021 Fortescue pays royalties to Aboriginal group, a year late Miner has pledged to pay nearly A$2 million ($1.4 million) in outstanding royalties to an Aboriginal partner, around a year after they were initially due.
February 4, 2021 Rio Tinto launches sustainability label for aluminium with blockchain The mining giant said the label will be similar to a nutrition label found on food and drink packaging.
February 4, 2021 Turquoise Hill scores win in funding dispute with Rio Tinto over Mongolia mine It has received temporary relief in the arbitration proceedings against Rio Tinto, which prevents the mining giant from restricting Turquoise's funding talks.
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