Labour shortage threatens to put mining industry on shaky ground
Job vacancy rates in the Canadian mining, quarrying and oil and gas sector in the third quarter of last year reached a record high of 4.3%
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Argentina seeks $10 billion in mining exports by 2030
Gov't expects $25bn in investments related to 34 projects currently in advanced exploration, as the deadline to restructure billions in debt to the IMF looms.
Top 20 EVs of 2021: battery costs soar
Ranking of world’s 20 best selling electric cars and the battery metals used in them show automakers grappling with soaring raw material prices.
POSCO, Adani eye steel mill project in $5bn pact
The pact to explore business opportunities, under which both will invest about $5 billion, covers industries such as renewable energy, hydrogen, and logistics.
SQM ups ESG agenda with Standard for Responsible Mining audit
Indigenous communities living around Chile’s Atacama salt flat last year asked authorities to suspend SQM’s operating permits or reduce its operations until it submits an environmental compliance plan acceptable to regulators.
Chile awards new lithium contracts despite political storm
The country awarded two of five contracts on offer -- one to Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD and another to local firm Servicios y Operaciones Mineras del Norte.
Epiroc launches Mobius for Drills, a data hub for mine operations
Mobius for Drills will lead mines toward automation and connectivity.
Singapore bourse to start cobalt, lithium contracts in H1 2022
SGX will partner with Fastmarkets, the price reporting agency for these products.
Bedford report lists mining’s top paid executives and directors
The top earning mining executive was Mark Rosenthal, the COO and former chairman and CEO of MP Materials at C$29 million.
