Australia must weigh climate change in mine approvals — court Federal judge has ruled the environment minister has a duty to consider risks emissions pose to young people when approving coal mines or expansions. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 3:13 am
New Caledonia elects pro-independence candidate Louis Mapou as president Mapou sits on the board of directors of Eramet. Reuters | July 7, 2021 | 9:25 pm
Copper supply gap to emerge in second half of the decade — report LME cash copper prices are expected to average $4.20 per lb. in 2021 and $3.96 per lb. in 2022, according to the inaugural edition of Critical Metals for a Sustainable World. Northern Miner Staff | July 7, 2021 | 6:55 pm
Cameco, GE Hitachi and Global Nuclear Fuel eye collaboration on SMRs The BWRX-300 is a 300 MWe water-cooled, natural circulation SMR with passive safety systems. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 7, 2021 | 5:03 pm
Ero Copper hits 67 m of 9.21% Cu in extension of the Pilar mine Deepening extension drilling within the Pilar mine has delineated a new open zone of “Superpod” mineralization. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 7, 2021 | 4:57 pm
Chile’s mining royalties bill will hurt investment, jobs – finance minister The bill in its present form could hike taxes on miners by up to 75% depending on the price of copper. Reuters | July 7, 2021 | 4:51 pm
Centerra brings additional claims in Kyrgyz-Kumtor arbitration State miner Kyrgyzaltyn now also named as a respondent in Kumtor dispute. Henry Lazenby | July 7, 2021 | 3:47 pm
Social risks accelerate in coal sector – report Moody's warns the coal industry will face increasing risks related to worker safety and human capital. MINING.com Editor | July 7, 2021 | 2:44 pm
Solaris Resources reports high-grade intercepts at Warintza in Ecuador Highlights include 952 m grading 0.53% copper, 0.02% molybdenum, and 0.04 g/t gold. Northern Miner Staff | July 7, 2021 | 12:58 pm