Mick Davis’ battery metals firm Vison Blue raises $60m Vision Blue is investing $29.5 million in Canadian miner NextSource Materials, which is developing a graphite mine in Madagascar. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 9, 2021 | 4:03 am
The possible Chinese coal link in Tesla’s Bitcoin binge Any new Bitcoin generated after the cryptocurrency’s Elon Musk-aided surge toward $50,000 is likely to be sourced using cheap coal power in China’s Xinjiang. Bloomberg News | February 9, 2021 | 3:10 am
China set to unload some stranded Australian coal The measure doesn’t mean China is loosening its ban on Australian coal imports and it’s uncertain if the deliveries will be cleared by customs. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2021 | 2:50 pm
Tesla investment to position Indonesia as EV battery production hub – report Reports suggest Tesla would submit a proposal to the Indonesian government for the establishment of a battery production facility in the country. MINING.com Editor | February 8, 2021 | 12:58 pm
Voters backed prohibition on mining in Ecuador city of Cuenca Industry leaders believe it will not affect key projects such as Rio Blanco, and Loma Larga. Reuters | February 8, 2021 | 12:57 pm
Alberta backs down on opening Rockies to coal mines However, the provincial government is allowing exploration for six coal projects to continue in the area. Reuters | February 8, 2021 | 12:45 pm
Goldman commodities strategist says silver is the populist metal Silver has always been associated with populist movements, Goldman's top commodities strategist Jeff Currie said in a podcast. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2021 | 10:40 am
Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto beats guidance Mali mine complex delivered 680,215 ounces of gold in 2020. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2021 | 9:48 am
Copper price rally resumes on US stimulus, decade low China stocks Chinese inventories have dropped to near decade lows on robust demand from factories. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2021 | 9:43 am