Alcoa joins metal firms in pledge to eliminate emissions by 2050 Alcoa will cut its direct and some indirect emissions -- known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 -- from aluminum smelting and alumina refining operations. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2021 | 4:08 pm
Caterpillar introduces first mobile generator set to help customers meet EU Stage V emission standards and enhance sustainability profiles Available through the global Cat dealer network, the Cat XQP200 generator set is the first in a series of EU Stage V mobile generator sets to be introduced by Caterpillar. Caterpillar | October 4, 2021 | 2:53 pm
Agnico Eagle and Kirkland Lake Gold merger likely the last major deal in Canada “Most of the big deals are done,” says Haywood Securities mining analyst. Trish Saywell | October 4, 2021 | 2:31 pm
Defense Metals’ stock jumps on drill boost at Wicheeda rare earth property The company plans to mobilize a second diamond drill to expedite its Wicheeda REE deposit resource expansion and drill program in British Columbia. MINING.com Editor | October 4, 2021 | 12:35 pm
Maple Gold drills bonanza 334 g/t gold at Douay ahead of Q4 resource update Maple Gold plans to release an updated Douay resource estimate by the end of the year. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 4, 2021 | 11:39 am
China relaxes coal mine safety efforts on electricity crisis Accidents will no longer result in the shutdown of nearby mines for safety inspections. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2021 | 11:26 am
BHP discussing Congo copper deal in shift of strategy The miner is in early discussions with billionaire Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Mines to buy into the Western Foreland project. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2021 | 10:29 am
Great Southern Copper aims to list on LSE Earlier reports from London have GSC looking to raise £3.5 million from the IPO. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 4, 2021 | 10:25 am
Voisey’s Bay mine takes unconventional approach to fire suppression Vale will utilize Rosenbauer’s 6x6 Panther to in the remote, northern location. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 4, 2021 | 9:58 am