Trump shifts to reverse by going after electric cars: Noah Smith The administration would end subsidies for electric cars. Under the existing program, buyers of electric vehicles get a federal tax credit. Bloomberg News | December 6, 2018 | 2:48 pm
Chile’s Codelco agrees contract with Gabriela Mistral mine workers The deal, approved by 91.7 percent of the union, also included 1.1 percent salary increases, Codelco said. Reuters | December 6, 2018 | 1:21 pm
EU’s largest coking coal producer seeks growth through acquisitions Poland's ambitions to invest in coal have stirred outrage at U.N. climate talks taking place in Katowice. Reuters | December 6, 2018 | 12:48 pm
Gold-backed ETFs up on stock volatility in November Gold-backed ETFs registered inflows in all the world's major regions in November, as volatile stock markets fueled flight-to-safety buying. Reuters | December 6, 2018 | 12:21 pm
Brazil to auction 20,000 mining areas in first half 2019 The agency is creating a system to carry out the auction electronically, Reuters | December 6, 2018 | 10:50 am
Malaysian uncertainties complicate Aussie miner Lynas’ growth plans Lynas $800 million plant on the east coast Malaysia began operations in 2012 after long delays caused by legal challenges and environmental disputes. Reuters | December 6, 2018 | 10:29 am
International Lithium estimates 25-year mine life at Mariana JV with new study The project, located in Salta, Argentina, could produce 10,000 tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent per year over a 25 year mine life. Northern Miner Staff | December 6, 2018 | 10:03 am
Losing licence to operate new and biggest threat to miners — EY Mining companies across the globe now consider the risk of losing their licence to operate as the biggest risk to their businesses in the next two years Cecilia Jamasmie | December 6, 2018 | 9:54 am
Government rejects Sierra Metals’ tailings EIA for Yauricocha expansion Sierra Metals has 15 business days to provide a re-evaluation to the authorities to initiate a review process. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 6, 2018 | 9:45 am