China Jan-Feb aluminum output rises on new capacity increase Primary aluminum output in the world's biggest aluminum producer, was 6.45 million tonnes in January and February combined. Reuters | March 15, 2021 | 7:24 am
Core Lithium says Finniss awarded major project status by Australia Major Project Status is the government's recognition of the national significance of a project, either for economic growth or employment. Reuters | March 15, 2021 | 7:18 am
Boliden warns profit to be hit by covid-19 outbreaks among staff The negative effect is expected to be nearly 200 million crowns ($23.4 million). Reuters | March 15, 2021 | 7:15 am
Sudan to reopen gold mines once linked to warlord’s family The North Darfur mines, which once produced a third of the nation’s gold, were handed over to the government in May 2020. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2021 | 6:24 am
How copper, silver can make swimming pools safer US-based researchers found that copper-silver ionization can decrease disinfection byproducts and cell toxicity of chlorinated swimming pool water. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 15, 2021 | 6:11 am
Tier 2 Li-ion battery manufacturers’ gigafactories expanding capacity Roskill forecasts some Tier 2 battery makers will boost their standing and reach Tier 1 status in the next 2-5 years. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 15, 2021 | 6:06 am
Billionaire commodities dealmaker squeezed by rising rates Anil Agarwal supercharged his rise from scrap metals trader to billionaire commodities magnate by embracing bold acquisitions and lots of debt. Bloomberg News | March 15, 2021 | 4:38 am
Fortescue fast-tracks zero emissions target to 2030 The iron ore miner plans to become carbon neutral in nine years and also intends to start producing green hydrogen as soon as 2023. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2021 | 3:53 am
Southern Copper to invest $8bn in Peruvian projects Peru media reports that Southern Copper, a subsidiary of Grupo México, will keep pushing for the Tía María project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 14, 2021 | 12:59 pm