Tombador Iron halts Brazil mine due to unrest
Protests have erupted in Brazil as supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro try prompting a military coup to overthrow Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Urgent action needed to stem slump in geoscience graduates globally — report
The dearth of geoscientists, which is replicated globally, threatens to crimp Australia’s ability to find, define and mine key minerals needed in a decarbonised future.
Vale’s fourth-quarter iron ore output edges down
Vale blamed seasonally higher rainfall levels in its mines in Brazil for missing its forecast.
Yamana Gold, Pan American shareholders approve Agnico Eagle deal
Toronto-based Yamana inked a deal with the two miners after South Africa’s Gold Fields waived its right to match the rival bid.
EPA’s move to block Pebble project in Alaska ‘unlawful’, says CEO
The project has been on a roller coaster for the past 15 years.
Agnico Eagle’s dealmaking brings top gold mines into fold
Yamana shareholders have endorsed a $4.8 billion deal that sees Agnico consolidate the Canadian Malartic mine.
Teck’s zinc production up; copper, coal miss guidance for 2022
Total refined zinc output was 248,900 tonnes, below the lower guidance number of 257,000 tonnes.
Minera Alamos hits commercial gold targets at Santana in Mexico
Alamos is concentrating on expansion this year with drilling planned on three new targets.
Australia deploys more experts, equipment to search for lost radioactive capsule
The capsule was part of a gauge used to measure the density of iron ore feed that had been entrusted by Rio Tinto.
