EXPLAINER: What we know about China’s metals reserves release Beijing confirmed the release of state reserves for the first time in a decade to cool metals markets. Here is what analysts know about the sale. Reuters | June 17, 2021 | 5:21 am
BHP to pick port ahead of Jansen potash mine decision Before choosing whether to spend a further $5.7bn to bring Jansen into production, BHP is looking into what port it would use to ship the fertilizer ingredient. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2021 | 3:43 am
Unmanned train to allow Vale to reopen iron ore plant at Xingu dam With the train, Timbopeba processing plant will be able to operate at least at 80% of its capacity of 33,000 tonnes of iron ore "fines" per day. Reuters | June 16, 2021 | 10:04 pm
Canada’s Coal Association responds to Ottawa’s thermal coal mine ban Canadian thermal coal will be replaced by dirtier product from elsewhere, says Coal Association. Henry Lazenby | June 16, 2021 | 3:54 pm
Chilean senators pause to ponder tax impacts The senate’s mining and energy committee will hold weekly hearings on the proposed royalty through mid July. Bloomberg News | June 16, 2021 | 1:53 pm
3Aces exploration continues despite positive covid case Seabridge says one contractor tested positive for covid as the Yukon sees a spike in caseloads. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 16, 2021 | 12:07 pm
Granada receives 10-year mine lease extension The lease covers part of the current resource in the past-producing mine. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 16, 2021 | 11:58 am
Mining Association of Canada appoints new Chair David Clarry, VP Corporate Social Responsibility for Hudbay Minerals takes over for Gordon Stothart, President and CEO of IAMGOLD. MINING.com Editor | June 16, 2021 | 11:52 am
Fire at Kinross Gold’s Tasiast mine suspends milling operations No injuries in but the cause of the Tasiast mill fire under investigation. Henry Lazenby | June 16, 2021 | 11:36 am