Scientists claim Gates, Bezos-backed firm could threaten Arctic ecosystem Breakthrough Energy, founded as a vehicle for combating climate change, is backing projects that may damage the Arctic, scientists say. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2021 | 3:00 am
CATL looks to raise $9 billion to expand lithium-ion battery production Chinese battery giant said it was planning a fundraising for six projects around China and Europe. Reuters | August 12, 2021 | 10:11 pm
Australian probe to put spotlight on sexual harassment at mining camps Women make up roughly one in five workers and critics say recreation facilities have become hubs for drinking alcohol and created poor camp cultures. Reuters | August 12, 2021 | 10:02 pm
Diving for Metals: Visualizing Deep Sea Mining Reserves are estimated to be worth anywhere from $8 trillion to more than $16 trillion. Visual Capitalist | August 12, 2021 | 9:45 pm
Palladium’s rally threatened by automakers’ pivot to platinum Palladium has trounced its fellow major precious metals platinum and gold over the last few years. Bloomberg News | August 12, 2021 | 4:20 pm
Engineers disciplined 7 years after Mount Polley mine disaster in British Columbia Engineers and Geoscientists B.C Panel two engineers demonstrated unprofessional conduct in the course of their work at the mine. MINING.com Editor | August 12, 2021 | 2:40 pm
China nickel price jumps as stockpiles drop near record lows Shanghai nickel up nearly 5% as warehouses empty out and refined supply slumps in world's largest market. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 12, 2021 | 12:58 pm
Clean Air Metals reports PGM grades from Thunder Bay North project Hole CL21-004 from the Current Lake deposit infill program intersected 13 m grading 0.96 g/t palladium and 1.03 g/t platinum. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 12, 2021 | 12:24 pm
Hudbay’s New Britannia mill produces first gold Hudbay expects to produce 180,000 oz. of gold annually in each of the next six years. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 12, 2021 | 12:15 pm