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Newmont raises $1bn through mining industry’s first sustainability linked bond

The financing is linked to the gold miner’s ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance – specifically its carbon emissions and its commitment to promote more women into senior roles.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 20, 2021 | 11:23 am

Las Bambas not mulling legal action for now as Peru blockade continues

The current blockade has been in place since November 20 by residents of Chumbivilcas province.

Reuters | December 20, 2021 | 9:53 am

Rock Tech Lithium to raise $40 million for German, Ontario projects

About $31.5 million will be used to advance the company’s lithium hydroxide converter and refinery in Germany.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 20, 2021 | 9:26 am

Gold price holds steady as investors assess omicron risk

But moves in gold were likely to remain muted, in part due to thinning liquidity into the year-end, analysts said.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 20, 2021 | 9:24 am

Iron ore price highest in two months on China demand hopes

"Analysts expect a rebound in steel output as Beijing's yearly targets have been met, prompting mills to resume production," broker SP Angel said in a note.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 20, 2021 | 9:03 am

Electric car crystal ball gazing in China as the new year dawns

Next year is shaping up to be a banner one, particularly in China’s electric-vehicle segment.

Bloomberg News | December 20, 2021 | 8:20 am

Gold Royalties bids for Elemental Royalties

Gold Royalties said it is taking its offer directly to Elemental’s shareholders after its two previous approaches to the junior failed to engage Elemental’s board of directors.

Northern Miner Staff | December 20, 2021 | 8:20 am