Las Bambas mine in Peru to restart copper output The process to resume copper output at the Peruvian mine will take 5-6 days, after reaching an agreement with the local community. Reuters | December 30, 2021 | 4:33 pm
Merger of Chinese rare earth producers could affect prices, analysts say “The merged company will increase the control over prices in the international market place and could lead to even higher prices in the coming year.” Northern Miner Staff | December 30, 2021 | 12:52 pm
Indian researchers develop lithium-ion battery that can be recharged with solar energy Scientists at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research incorporated photosensitive components inside lithium-ion batteries. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 30, 2021 | 12:24 pm
Metso Outotec awarded €150 million order for key technology to Boliden’s Green Zinc Odda project in Norway With the expansion, Boliden Odda is planning to increase its annual production capacity of zinc metal from 200,000 to 350,000 tonnes. Metso Outotec | December 30, 2021 | 12:23 pm
Great Panther fined $9m by Brazilian environmental agency for cyanide pollution The Canadian miner’s subsidiary, Mina Tucano, has received three notices of infraction from the Amapá State Environmental Agency. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 30, 2021 | 10:44 am
Aluminum price climbs with output facing pressure in Europe, China The latest output cuts come soon after curbs at Europe’s top smelter, highlighting supply risk into next year and beyond. Bloomberg News | December 30, 2021 | 10:00 am
Harvest Gold shares drop on strategic investment by Crescat Harvest Gold is focused on the Interior Plateau of British Columbia, exploring for near surface gold deposits and copper-gold Porphyry deposits. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 30, 2021 | 9:27 am
More than 50,000 Finnish industrial workers threaten to strike over wage dispute The 10-day strike would affect operations at over 200 companies in Finland. Reuters | December 30, 2021 | 9:19 am
Norway’s Hydro to cut Slovakia aluminium output due to power cost The aluminium plant will cut its output to around 60% of capacity in response to high electricity costs. Reuters | December 30, 2021 | 9:05 am