Aurubis to offer a $123 per tonne copper premium for 2022 An Aurubis spokesperson told that reasons for the increase included strong demand for copper which is expected to continue. Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 9:08 am
Australia says iron ore price expected to reach $150 by late 2021 The figure for 2022 has been revised downward, however. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 4, 2021 | 8:50 am
India asks Coal India to invest in electric vehicles, charging pods The federal government-controlled miner has already announced plans to invest in solar wafer manufacturing and power generation. Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 8:12 am
Sigma Broking to become first new LME ring member in 14 years Sigma has applied to join eight other banks and brokers that trade in the ring or open outcry. Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 8:01 am
Chile’s top miners see copper production fall in August BHP's Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, saw production drop 14% year-on-year. Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 7:54 am
Sayona Mining raises $72.5m to buy lithium project in Canada Miners are racing to raise money and expand projects, with global demand for the electric-vehicle battery metal set to soar in the coming decade. Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 7:51 am
Vale halts Onça Puma mine as operating license suspended The impact of the measure on production is still under evaluation. Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 7:43 am
Bacanora Lithium says Sonora project safe from Mexico reforms President López Obrador last week submitted proposed reforms, which include keeping future lithium extraction in the hands of the State. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2021 | 7:18 am
How Life Cycle Assessments can enhance ‘green’ mining techniques Britain-based researchers say ‘cradle to grave’ evaluation at the outset of new metal mining explorations can mitigate against negative environmental impacts. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 4, 2021 | 6:06 am