China hikes 2021 rare earth quotas by 20% to record highs
The 2021 quota for smelting and separation is 162,000 tonnes, also up 20% on the year.
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Europe urged to launch fund to spur rare earth magnet output
Companies could be offered tax breaks as part of a plan for the EU to produce a fifth of its own rare earth magnet demand by 2030.
MMG resumes Las Bambas copper mine shipments
It had halted operations due to protests earlier this week nearby the mine, along Peru’s major copper transport corridor.
ICBR awards battery recycling pioneer
In 1977 Jacques David began his career in the battery recycling business and quickly became a pioneer in recovering nickel, cobalt and cadmium from Ni-Cd batteries.
Energy-efficient way to treat water contaminated with metals could be applied at mine sites
The MIT-developed shock electrodialysis process should allow for treated water to be safely disposed of or reused.
Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes
While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.
Fortescue halts operations at Pilbara site after employee’s death
Operations at Solomon Hub had been suspended pending a full investigation.
Rio Tinto declares force majeure on some copper cathode contracts, Kennecott smelter shut
Kennecott, in Utah, produced 82,100 tonnes of refined copper in the first half of 2021.
Australia’s Core Lithium starts construction at flagship Finniss project
Finniss is the first lithium mine in the Northern Territory.
