Lithium price jumps again as miners can’t keep up with battery boom

Demand for the material used in electric cars and renewable-energy storage has soared and, while miners are seeking to boost supply, there’s not enough to meet consumption.

Bloomberg News | October 6, 2021 | 4:38 am

Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for Western Australia mining and FIFO workers

Requirement applies to about 141,000 people, including fly-in, fly-out and other workers in mining, exploration and oil & gas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2021 | 3:57 am

Visualizing copper’s role in a low-carbon economy

The transition to renewable energy and electrification will require tons of metals, and copper is considered the most essential.

Visual Capitalist | October 5, 2021 | 4:25 pm

All the metals we mined in one visualization

According to Circle Economy, the world consumes 100.6 billion tonnes of materials annually.

Govind Bhutada - Visual Capitalist | October 5, 2021 | 4:11 pm

Vista thermal coal expansion will be subject to federal review after all

Coalspur Mines' Vista expansion in Alberta close enough to the 50% benchmark, Canada's minister of environment and climate change says.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 5, 2021 | 2:22 pm

From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash

The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans.

Bloomberg News | October 5, 2021 | 2:06 pm