Colombia opens five mining areas to potential bids Interested companies have had since Feb. 25 to study datasets of the five areas - which are located in the northeast of the country. Reuters | March 26, 2021 | 8:13 am
China rare earths extend surge on worries over Myanmar supply, inspection threat Looming inspections and concerns over Myanmar supplies are adding fresh momentum to a rally in prices of the rare earth minerals. Reuters | March 26, 2021 | 8:02 am
Vital Metals to become Canada’s first rare earths miner The Australian miner said the mining fleet was mobilized to the site this week and operations will begin before the end of March. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2021 | 7:19 am
Alrosa fetches $23.9m in three diamond auctions The world’s top diamond miner by output held three “special-size diamonds” auctions to celebrate its Jubilee Auction #100. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 26, 2021 | 6:09 am
New South Wales approves $484m solar farm The Culcairn solar farm is being developed by Neoen Australia. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 26, 2021 | 6:06 am
MINING PEOPLE: Cassiar, Foran, Gold79 Mines, Josemaria Key moves in the mining industry. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 26, 2021 | 6:00 am
Kaz Minerals bidders up takeover bid to $5.5 billion Nova Resources has raised its offer for the miner by 9%, after minority shareholders said they would reject earlier proposals for being too low. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2021 | 3:50 am
Vale executives investigated in Brazil over Simandou deal Police in Rio de Janeiro will investigate Vale CEO Eduardo Bartolomeo, and other executives and former directors over the deal to explore the giant iron-ore mine in Guinea. Bruno Venditti | March 25, 2021 | 10:59 pm
Key Australian coal rail line to Newcastle fully reopens following floods The disruption drove coal prices to more than two-year highs above $100 a tonne. Reuters | March 25, 2021 | 5:46 pm