Iron ore price up despite high China ferrous scrap imports

China's recycled steel imports hit 114,741 million tonnes in May, more than 28 times the volume seen in January when the country lifted import restrictions on ferrous scrap.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 12, 2021 | 8:12 am

Botswana woos Chinese investors as lenders shun coal projects

The southern African nation, the world’s second-biggest diamond producer, has more than 200 billion tonnes of untapped coal reserves.

Bloomberg News | July 12, 2021 | 7:39 am

Russia considers measures to tap mining profits once export tax ends

Country is considering longer-term measures to grab a bigger slice of mining companies’ profits once a temporary export tax finishes at the end of this year.

Bloomberg News | July 12, 2021 | 7:35 am

Rio Tinto to keep South African operation shut

Richards Bay Minerals, shut down following the murder of the top manager, will open only if safety of people is guaranteed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2021 | 7:35 am

Congo likely to start artisanal cobalt buying within 8 weeks

The government is aiming to end unsafe working practices and child labour.

Reuters | July 12, 2021 | 7:18 am

Spanish regulator blocks Berkeley Energia’s Retortillo uranium mine

Spain's nuclear regulator on Monday blocked Berkeley Energia's planned uranium mine in the west of the country on safety concerns.

Reuters | July 12, 2021 | 7:07 am

Metal pollution, tourism threaten drinking water around Mount Everest

Wind-transported metal pollution from mining paired with activities linked to the tourism industry are causing concern to those that depend on the Khumbu Glacier melt.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 12, 2021 | 6:06 am