Is China nearing peak aluminum after record 2020 output?
World aluminum output rose by 2.5% to a record 65.3 million tonnes last year.
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Vale resumes pellet production at Vargem Grande
Brazil’s mining regulatory agency had ordered Vale to halt operations at Vargem Grande in 2019 to guarantee the stability of its dams.
China says 10 workers trapped in gold mine are searching for others
Survivors trapped since a deadly Jan. 10 gold mine explosion have been using laser pointers and loudspeakers to try to find their missing colleagues.
MMG CEO sees short term upside momentum for copper
Copper prices are likely to rise further after pushing above $8,000 a tonne this month, the head of the company said.
Responsible Mining Foundation concerned about thousands of abandoned, at-risk tailings facilities worldwide
There are more than 30,000 tailings storage facilities around the world and between 25% to 30% of them are abandoned.
Newcrest, Greatland Gold kick off work program at Havieron JV
The companies have received the necessary regulatory approvals and funds to start construction activities.
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Lynas shares jump on deal for US rare earth plant
Deal takes the Australian miner a step closer to becoming a key supplier to the US defence industry.
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