Peruvian community blocks key highway in protest against Glencore mine An indigenous community has blocked a key mining road in protest against the government and Glencore's Antapaccay copper mine. Reuters | October 6, 2021 | 9:59 am
Group Ten Metals close to initial resource for Stillwater West project in Montana Group Ten is bringing PGM bulk mining to North America for the first time, CEO says. Henry Lazenby | October 6, 2021 | 9:59 am
HighGold shares surge on ‘game-changing’ Alaska project drill results The first hole at DC returned bonanza grades of 577.9 g/t Au and 2,023 g/t Ag. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2021 | 9:50 am
Barrick chooses Cat battery storage to enhance grid stability at Kibali The hybrid energy solution adds to Tractafric’s and Caterpillar’s already substantial footprint at the Kibali mine. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 6, 2021 | 9:38 am
Dam disasters were wake up call for Vale, CEO says Eduardo Bartolomeo said his own remuneration package now sets targets for safety and sustainability, with 20% of his long-term compensation associated with ESG goals. Reuters | October 6, 2021 | 8:47 am
Evolution Mining divests Mt Carlton for up to $65 million The gold mine was Evolution’s first development project and was commissioned in 2013. Northern Miner Staff | October 6, 2021 | 8:41 am
Copper price down amid demand outlook worries Germany’s factory orders slumped 7.7% in August, in the third-biggest drop in the past 30 years. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2021 | 8:30 am
GM, General Electric to develop supply chain of rare earth materials for EVs Partnership will evaluate ways to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel. Reuters | October 6, 2021 | 7:56 am
Gold Resource to buy Aquila in $30 million deal The new miner will be an intermediate gold producer once Aquila’s Back Forty zinc and copper project in Michigan begins production. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2021 | 6:22 am