Iron ore price plunges on steel production curbs in China
Steel prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were also undermined by a drop in raw materials and tepid economic data.
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Codelco reaches new agreement with union workers
The miner has reached an early agreement with the five unions representing workers at its key El Teniente mine.
Centerra says 40 metres of water at Kumtor pit a threat to workers, environment
In the three months Kyrgyzstan has been running the seized mine, it has flooded with more water than Centerra ever saw collect in 25 years.
Value of battery metals in new electric cars already beyond 2020 total
MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index surpasses 2020 full year total in just six months as lithium, cobalt and nickel prices bounce and tonnes deployed globally set records.
Integra releases high-grade results from Florida Mountain deposit
Highlights from ten drill holes include 24.64 g/t Au and 295.31 g/t Ag (28.44 g/t AuEq) over 5.18 metres.
Ontario Mining Association appoints new board of directors chair
Natasha Vaz will become the first woman to serve as chair of the OMA.
Chile outlines plans for mining to increase traceability, use less water
It wants mining firms in turn to ensure production from large mines is 100% traceable by 2030, and by 2050 for medium and small mines.
Copper royalty bill clears another hurdle in Chile
The royalty proposal passed by three votes to two in the committee and will now go to the senate floor for debate.
Nickel price soars to record in Shanghai on strong demand, low stocks
Three-month nickel on the London Metal Exchange also touched its highest since July 30.