Mystery of sanctioned tycoon’s assets in Zimbabwe revival plan In December, the government announced a multibillion-dollar project that would hold some of the nation’s most valuable gold, platinum, chrome and nickel mines. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2021 | 8:30 am
Coeur takes 17.8% stake in Victoria Gold After the transaction, Orion Mine Finance will still be Victoria’s largest shareholder. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 11, 2021 | 7:57 am
Pilbara Minerals keen to make low-carbon lithium salts Company has signed a deal with minerals technology company Calix Ltd to explore lithium salts production. Reuters | May 11, 2021 | 7:57 am
Gerald Group resolves iron ore dispute with Sierra Leone US commodity trader will pay $20 million and cede a 10% stake in an iron ore project as part of the resolution to a nearly two-year dispute. Reuters | May 11, 2021 | 7:52 am
Serabi Gold sacks senior officers in financial probe The Brazil-focused gold miner has found unexplained cash withdrawals over the past six years totalling $200,000. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2021 | 6:56 am
New technology aims for tailings monitoring from space The University of Nottingham, Terra Motion and Geospatial Insight are making a tailings dam motion monitor service available to miners. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 11, 2021 | 6:07 am
Minnesota copper project in limbo as officials launch permits review US authorities will review a decision to renew 13 mining permits, including Antofagasta’s Twin Metals copper-nickel project licence. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2021 | 3:58 am
China steel futures extend gains on production curb worries, peak season demand Chinese steel rebar and hot rolled coils futures surged over 6% on Tuesday. Reuters | May 10, 2021 | 9:46 pm
An acid squeeze is the latest obstacle facing giant copper mines Add sulfuric acid to the list of challenges facing copper miners as the world clamors for more of the wiring metal. Bloomberg News | May 10, 2021 | 2:45 pm