Avima launches arbitration against Congo Republic in iron ore dispute Company is seeking $27 billion in damages after the government stripped its production license last year. Reuters | June 7, 2021 | 7:17 am
Funds flood into Australian battery mineral explorers – report Australian-listed explorers raised A$2.37 billion ($1.81 billion) in the March 2021 quarter, the most since BDO started the series in 2013. Reuters | June 7, 2021 | 7:07 am
Why China is betting on Minmetals’ success with direct lithium extraction technologies Minmetals use of direct lithium extraction is seen as a first step in the development of domestic lithium resources. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 7, 2021 | 6:06 am
Thungela valued at $253m after Anglo spin-off Despite calls to exit thermal coal, countries such as China and South Africa have plans for more coal-fired power stations. Reuters | June 7, 2021 | 5:13 am
Serbia may decide fate of Rio Tinto’s lithium project in referendum President Aleksandar Vucic said the government supports the project, but it won't let it happen without community approval. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2021 | 3:16 am
Anglo’s coal spinoff is worth zero, research firm says Boatman says the company’s clean-up costs for the mines could be three times greater than the amounts currently disclosed to investors. Bloomberg News | June 6, 2021 | 10:00 pm
Gold is good but Bitcoin’s better for $7.5 billion hedge fund Gold and Bitcoin are battling it out for the coveted role as the ultimate store of value. Bloomberg News | June 6, 2021 | 4:29 pm
ArcelorMittal Canada reaches tentative deal with striking United Steelworkers United Steelworkers are set to vote on ratifying a new four-year collective agreement with employer ArcelorMittal in the coming days. Henry Lazenby | June 6, 2021 | 2:34 pm
Two killed, 14 missing in recent China coal mine accidents 14 people are still missing following a spate of recent Chinese coal mine accidents. Bloomberg News | June 6, 2021 | 1:08 pm