Northern Dynasty to challenge Pebble permit rejection next month The company said it would argue that the USACE’s mitigation requirements for Pebble were contrary to policy and precedent in Alaska. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 17, 2020 | 9:42 am
Aluminum surges on concern US may reapply Rusal sanctions Russia’s primary aluminum output accounts for about 6% of global supply, with Rusal being the top supplier in Europe. Bloomberg News | December 17, 2020 | 9:38 am
Victoria Gold added to GDXJ Index, shares up Victoria is operator of the largest gold mine in Yukon history. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 17, 2020 | 9:27 am
A tale of two crises – metals in the year of covid-19 It’s been a tumultuous year for industrial metal markets, both the worst of times and the best of times. Reuters | December 17, 2020 | 8:22 am
Pretium makes new discovery around Brucejack Drill highlights include the 2020 discovery hole, which hit 101 metres of 1.3 g/t gold; and 102 metres of 2.1 g/t gold in a 100-metre step-out to the northwest. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 17, 2020 | 7:53 am
Metals tycoon, Centricus plan $10 billion India M&A push Anil Agarwal is teaming up with London-based company to seek investments in Indian companies offering substantial growth opportunities. Bloomberg News | December 17, 2020 | 7:25 am
Zambian state needs bigger role in mines to help the economy, president says Africa's second-biggest copper producer is seeking to increase its control over the sector as it navigates a debt crisis. Reuters | December 17, 2020 | 7:19 am
Canada unveils hydrogen strategy to kick-start clean fuel industry Clean fuel sector could be worth C$50 billion, create 350,000 jobs and help the country achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Reuters | December 17, 2020 | 7:07 am
Mountain Province’s Gahcho Kué yields 157-carat diamond It's the largest “gem quality” diamond ever found at the Northwest Territories mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2020 | 7:03 am