Annual gold output to double at Lalor mine, says Hudbay The Lalor mine will then be joining the ranks of primary gold producers as one of the lowest sustaining costs in the industry. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 20, 2019 | 3:19 pm
Albemarle bullish on lithium outlook after 4th quarter profit The world's largest lithium producer "sees nothing that could slow demand for the white metal used to make electric car batteries." Reuters | February 20, 2019 | 3:04 pm
Prospects brighten for Alaska’s Pebble project after environmental impact statement released At market close Wednesday, Northern Dynasty's shares were up over 12%, and gained another 7% in after-hours trading. Amanda Stutt | February 20, 2019 | 2:52 pm
Barrick’s cost of doing business could shoot up with Acacia deal Will officials in Tanzania and other countries push to nationalize their resources as the trend continues to gain traction around the world. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2019 | 1:25 pm
Mining stocks rally as copper price hits 7-month high BHP, Anglo American touch one-year highs. Frik Els | February 20, 2019 | 1:03 pm
Glencore will ‘vigorously contest’ $680m tax demand The tax demand from the British authorities is linked to transfer pricing Reuters | February 20, 2019 | 12:17 pm
South African miner Sibanye raises loss estimate by $100 million-plus "We will further investigate tax planning alternatives to minimise this additional deferred tax," Sibanye's statement said. Reuters | February 20, 2019 | 11:33 am
Can blockchain help drive miners’ bottom line? “Mining is the slowest industry to adapt to new technology.” Amanda Stutt | February 20, 2019 | 11:08 am
Coal going from winner to loser in India’s energy future The problem is not its reserves, productions costs, or transportation. Renewable alternatives are just cheaper. Reuters | February 20, 2019 | 10:58 am