Russia’s top gold buyer bets on precious metals as virus rages
VTB Capital became Russia’s biggest bullion buyer after the country’s central bank stopped purchasing the metal earlier this year.
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Brazil’s CSN keeps original schedule for IPO of mining unit
Company owns the Casa de Pedra mine and is Brazil's second-largest iron ore exporter.
Chile copper output costs plunged in first half
Country's copper mining industry, the world's largest, saw a 17% drop in its production costs.
Tanzania finalizing permit for its first rare earth mine
The East African nation plans to increase mineral earnings by at least a third during the next three years.
Centerra joins CEEC to accelerate energy and water efficiencies
Canadian-based gold miner has joined the Coalition of Energy Efficient Comminution as a new sponsor.
Albemarle moves ahead with expansions despite lithium market weakness
The world’s no. 1 lithium miner expects to commission its expansion projects in Western Australia and Chile next year.
Spearmint finds visual clay in each hole drilled at Clayton Valley lithium prospects
Given these results, the Canadian miner has decided to extend its ongoing drill program in Nevada.
Talga receives $1.2m from UK to conduct anode refinery study
A potential UK refinery would produce Talga’s anode product using natural flake graphite from the company’s Vittangi operation in northern Sweden.
Webinar: Climate change and mining
Responsible Mining Foundation's web panel takes place in multiple time zones November 10.
