China set to unload some stranded Australian coal The measure doesn’t mean China is loosening its ban on Australian coal imports and it’s uncertain if the deliveries will be cleared by customs. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2021 | 2:50 pm
Tesla investment to position Indonesia as EV battery production hub – report Reports suggest Tesla would submit a proposal to the Indonesian government for the establishment of a battery production facility in the country. MINING.COM Editor | February 8, 2021 | 12:58 pm
Voters backed prohibition on mining in Ecuador city of Cuenca Industry leaders believe it will not affect key projects such as Rio Blanco, and Loma Larga. Reuters | February 8, 2021 | 12:57 pm
Alberta backs down on opening Rockies to coal mines However, the provincial government is allowing exploration for six coal projects to continue in the area. Reuters | February 8, 2021 | 12:45 pm
Goldman commodities strategist says silver is the populist metal Silver has always been associated with populist movements, Goldman's top commodities strategist Jeff Currie said in a podcast. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2021 | 10:40 am
Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto beats guidance Mali mine complex delivered 680,215 ounces of gold in 2020. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2021 | 9:48 am
Copper price rally resumes on US stimulus, decade low China stocks Chinese inventories have dropped to near decade lows on robust demand from factories. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2021 | 9:43 am
Developer of Alaska’s Pebble mine, ex-CEO served subpoenas The subpoenas to produce documents is related to a grand jury investigation apparently involving recordings of private conversations regarding the Pebble mine project. Reuters | February 8, 2021 | 9:33 am
Peru reports sharp drop in 2020 copper production due to pandemic Country's copper production plunged 12.5% to 2.15 million tonnes in 2020. Reuters | February 8, 2021 | 9:23 am