BHP to build solar farms at Nickel West

The project will help cut carbon emissions by 12% compared with 2020 levels at its Mt. Keith and Leinster nickel operations, where power is currently being generated through diesel and gas turbines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2021 | 7:03 am

Civil unrest in South Africa, covid-19 may push cobalt prices up — report

Fastmarkets’ third-quarter forecast is for cobalt prices to average $25 per lb.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 30, 2021 | 6:06 am

Lucara digs up 393-carat diamond at Karowe

The diamond is the seventh stone greater than 300 carats dug up at the Botswana operation so far this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2021 | 3:48 am

Workers at Codelco’s Andina copper mine turn down contract offer, gird for strike

Andina produced 184,000 tonnes of copper in 2020, around 11% of the total output of Codelco.

Reuters | July 29, 2021 | 6:57 pm

Ancient sites, sacred snake raise risks for Australian resources

Sacred sites, endangered sawfish and mythical rainbow serpents are the latest challenges confronting commodities powerhouse Australia.

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2021 | 3:16 pm

Turquoise Hill’s profit surges over 33% on strong output

Turquoise's second-quarter copper production from Oyu Tolgoi stood at 36,735 tonnes.

Reuters | July 29, 2021 | 2:55 pm

Mining People: Arizona Sonoran, Cordoba, Mako, Mantaro, Royal Fox, SilverCrest

Key moves in the mining sector.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 29, 2021 | 2:00 pm

China metals body names 66 certified importers for copper, aluminum scrap

The certified importers in the third batch are from 12 provinces and regions in China.

Reuters | July 29, 2021 | 1:45 pm

CATL, Tesla battery supplier, unveils sodium-ion battery

Battery packs combining sodium-ion and lithium-ion cells could point towards compromise in performance for low-cost EVs, with the potential to disrupt the mass market, WoodMac says.

MINING.com Editor | July 29, 2021 | 1:07 pm

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