Petra Diamonds delays release of probe into human rights The diamond miner said it had obtained further information relating to the allegations, which will help with the preparation of its report. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2021 | 3:46 am
US thermal coal earnings to rise, with some ESG risk caveats – report Moody's expects US thermal exports will increase to about 30-35 million tonnes in 2021, up from an EIA-estimated 27 million tonnes in 2020. MINING.com Editor | March 29, 2021 | 1:11 pm
Mexico says some miners returning permits to avoid taxes President Lopez Obrador said the area dedicated to mining concessions was about 120 million hectares. Reuters | March 29, 2021 | 11:31 am
Russian gold producer GV Gold postpones IPO Its shareholders, including US fund BlackRock, planned to raise $450-560 million by selling about 37% of the miner through the IPO. Reuters | March 29, 2021 | 11:30 am
Rio Tinto faces backlash over former CEO’s exit package Company is bracing for an investor revolt after handing $9.9 million to its former CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques, who was ousted over the destruction of sacred Aboriginal caves. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 29, 2021 | 10:34 am
Calibre’s mineral reserves more than triple to highest in 10 years The Canadian gold miner has grown its mineral reserves by 202% to 864,000 ounces. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 29, 2021 | 9:30 am
Iron ore prices jump on strong industrial activity in China China's industrial profit surged 179% in the first two months from the year-ago period. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 29, 2021 | 9:26 am
Old photos show South Dakota mine that caused sinkhole wasn’t so hidden The state operated a second gypsum mine beneath portions of the residential area that began to collapse in April 2020. MINING.COM Editor | March 29, 2021 | 9:03 am
Copper price falls amid rising exchange inventories Copper inventories in LME warehouses have risen 67% so far in March to 123,800 tonnes, their highest since Dec. 16, 2020. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 29, 2021 | 9:00 am