Norway eyes sea change in deep dive for metals instead of oil Country could license companies for deep-sea mining as early as 2023, its oil and energy ministry told Reuters. Reuters | January 12, 2021 | 8:57 am
RST advances technology for treatment and rehabilitation of tailings dams RST’s advanced crusting agents are being used by mine operations and power plants to control dust when the surface moisture in tailings dams is evaporated or recycled. Reynolds Soil Technologies | January 12, 2021 | 8:56 am
Rescuers try to reach 22 trapped after Chinese gold mine blast The blast occurred at the Hushan mine in Qixia, Shandong province. Reuters | January 12, 2021 | 8:32 am
Gold investors target ‘excessive’ executive payouts amid deals Investors critical of lavish executive payouts plan to vote down compensation at upcoming annual shareholder meetings. Reuters | January 12, 2021 | 8:26 am
China’s ban on Australian coal forces trade flows to realign While Indonesia was China’s second-biggest supplier, it has now seen demand surge as imports from Australia dropped to nearly zero. Reuters | January 12, 2021 | 8:11 am
Fruta del Norte exceeds 2020 production guidance Lundin Gold’s flagship mine produced 242,400 ounces of gold last year. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 12, 2021 | 6:15 am
Lara Exploration expands Brazil copper project The company signed a deal with an Anglo American do Brasil subsidiary to acquire an exploration license adjacent to Planalto. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 12, 2021 | 6:09 am
Orla tables updated feasibility for Camino Rojo with increased reserves, longer mine life The latest study features a 54% increase in reserves and a 3.5-year mine life extension for the operation in Mexico. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 12, 2021 | 5:03 am
Portuguese energy group backs Savannah’s lithium project Galp Energia could take up to a 10% stake in the Mina do Barroso lithium project by investing $6.4 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2021 | 4:08 am