Damage from Brazil’s Samarco disaster at least $6.7bn, study says
The conclusions come as Brazilian authorities and Samarco co-owners enter the final phases of a re-negotiation of a 2016 settlement.
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Auto industry’s challenges hold up net-zero progress despite growing EV sales
The auto industry may well be phasing out the internal combustion engine and EV sales are taking off, but that doesn’t mean the path to zero-emission driving will be easy.
Tesla, Apple, Google, Microsoft dodge Congo cobalt class-action
Judge said while the complaint lists "tragic events" it could not trace a link back to US tech giants: "The only real connection is that the companies buy refined cobalt.”
Barrick takes interests in Red Lake Gold, Dixie Gold projects in Ontario
Shares in Red Lake Gold soared as much as 100% to 27 Canadian cents on the news that Barrick has been granted the right to earn into the explorer's Whirlwind Jack project.
Iron ore price rebounds despite poor demand outlook
Metals are still at “sky-high levels” even relative to China’s recent weak factory data, analysts from Capital Economics wrote in a note.
GM’s battery bet shows off lithium-metal cell that tops rivals
Singapore-based SES, which is going public through a $3.6 billion reverse merger with a shell company led by Robert Friedland, is showcasing a lithium-metal battery cell with more than 100 amp hours of charge.
Kirkland Lake drills new high grades outside pit shells
The resource estimates at Detour Lake were updated in mid-year 2021 and filed in October.
Sumitomo makes strategic investment in Kenorland Minerals
Shares of Kenorland Minerals surged on the news of Sumitomo becoming a significant shareholder.
Gold, silver and miners just can’t jump
While the outlook for the precious metals sector is very bullish for the following years, it’s very bearish for the following weeks.
