Mining will profit from supporting carbon tax policies, researchers say

“To get to zero emissions, we need metals. It would be the largest boom the mining industry has seen since the California Gold Rush of 1849. The demand would be infinite.”

Naimul Karim | February 11, 2022 | 6:00 am

Goldman sees copper price “breakout”, risk of “extreme scarcity episode”

New report says 2021 deficit, “open-ended decline” of mining supply and record low stocks going lower still, raises risk of an “extreme scarcity episode.”

Frik Els | February 11, 2022 | 5:30 am

Serbians stage tent protest in push for nationwide lithium mining ban

Activists have pledged to camp outside the presidential building until a permanent halt to lithium exploration and mining is ordered.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2022 | 4:05 am

Indonesia suspends operations of more than 1,000 miners

President Joko Widodo last month revoked the permits of more than 2,000 companies due to poor compliance.

Reuters | February 10, 2022 | 10:00 pm

Republican US senator presses Energy Department on seabed mining

Seabed mining is a new industry that backers say can supply many of the metals including nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese.

Reuters | February 10, 2022 | 3:38 pm

Vale disappointment keeps Rio Tinto as world’s top iron producer

Vale was expected to overtake its main rival in the fourth quarter, but reported a disappointing 82.5 million metric tonnes of production.

Bloomberg News | February 10, 2022 | 3:30 pm

Miners say Western Australia border closure may take further toll on labour, output

The state is home to mines that provide about 30% of the world's iron ore and 70% of China's imports.

Reuters | February 10, 2022 | 3:26 pm

The ECB awakens. Will gold feel the force?

Lagarde opened the door to an interest rate hike, which gave the European Central Bank a hawkish demeanor.

Sunshine Profits | February 10, 2022 | 1:53 pm

MICA launches cross-Canada call for project proposals

Proposals are sought for how to increase mine production at lower costs; how to reduce mining energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; how to implement smart, autonomous mining systems; and how to reduce environmental risk and long-term liabilities.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 10, 2022 | 1:13 pm

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