Waste from Angola’s Catoca diamond mine leaked into waterways last month
Congolese researchers on Friday said pollution caused by a leak from a tailings dam had turned rivers red.
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Iron ore price down as China’s steel output slows
Pressured by rising supply and cuts in steel production, iron ore has fallen roughly 40% since mid-July.
Gold price back above $1,800 on deepening virus concerns
Meanwhile, the dollar index eased off the 9-1/2-month high hit last week.
Copper price rises as China reports no new covid-19 cases
China has been grappling with the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant since July 20.
Russell: Iron ore price slump justified by improving supply, China steel control
The unknown factor for iron ore is what policy changes Beijing may adopt.
Lynas gets extension to build waste plant in Malaysia
Deadline for the proposed permanent low-level radioactive waste disposal facility has been extended by six months to March 2, 2022.
Majority of unions at Codelco’s El Teniente mine reject early contract offer
Union members at the sprawling deposit initiated early talks weeks ago but have yet to accept a deal on a new contract to the replace the current one.
Chinese iron ore miner to invest $164 million in lithium production
Hainan Mining wants to produce 20,000 tonnes per year of lithium hydroxide, a chemical favoured in lithium-rich EV batteries.
Clay found in bauxite deposits helps produce low-carbon cement
Belterra clay has been found to have enough minerals with aluminum content to ensure good quality cement.
