British Columbia records banner year for exploration
2020 was one of its best years in nearly a decade in terms of mineral exploration spending for the province.
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Decarbonization gets $501bn investment in 2020 – report
The largest sector was renewable energy, according to BloombergNEF's new Energy Transition Investment Trends report.
GoGold announces NPV of $295m for Los Ricos south PEA
Company released the results of its initial PEA for its project in Jalisco State, Mexico.
President Biden to boost US mining, green energy metals
Analysts say any slowdown effects in the mining sector will be offset by Biden’s plans to support domestic production of metals used in EVs, solar panels and green technologies.
Chile’s copper output may suffer if pandemic drags on
While Chile is well prepared to operate through a second wave of infections, eventually output could suffer.
China rescuers prepare escape route for trapped gold miners
A total of 22 workers were trapped underground in the Hushan gold mine on the outskirts of Yantai, on China's eastern coast.
First Majestic records second-highest quarter of silver production
For the full year, the company achieved the top-end of its revised guidance despite shutdowns in Q2.
Zambia expects to find new Mopani investor by year-end
Country's mining investment arm ZCCM-IH agreed to buy Glencore's majority stake in Mopani, taking on $1.5 billion in debt.
