Nornickel hires new production chief
Company has hired Sergey Stepanov, former CEO at titanium producer VSMPO, as senior vice president in charge of production.
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Chaarat’s Kyrgyzstan gold project hit by Centerra turmoil
Delays due to lingering covid-19 restrictions and Kyrgyzstan’s political situation means first gold from Tulkubash is now expected in 2023.
Global Mining Symposium: Manitoba’s vast under-explored mineral wealth has much to offer, panel says
There are large areas that are under-explored and these are areas that have a huge amount of potential for Tier-One discoveries, TNM's recent Global Mining Symposium has heard.
Global First Power one step closer to creating Canada’s first small modular reactor
The Ottawa-based company has entered the formal phase of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licensing process.
Visualizing 50 years of global steel production
Global steel production has more than tripled over the past 50 years.
First Cobalt more than doubles holdings in Idaho
The company has added Phoenix Copper’s Redcastle asset to its Iron Creek cobalt project through an earn-in agreement.
BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine in Chile signs labor deal with supervisory staff
The mine, which produced 68,900 tonnes of copper in 2020, has faced problems in its attempt to obtain environmental permits that would allow it to remain in operation.
Tight supply, accelerated EV story to keep lithium prices elevated — report
Lithium prices have experienced a significant rally this year as post-covid demand for lithium chemicals recovered alongside the automotive industry.
A game of chicken is clouding tax debate in top copper nation
As a controversial copper windfall tax goes before Chile’s senate, debate is being stymied by huge differences in estimates for the impact on producers.
