Supercharged commodity boom: Definitely. Supercycle? Not exactly Underlying dynamics suggest it isn’t going to be a repeat of the epic China-led boom at the start of this century. Bloomberg News | February 23, 2021 | 7:13 am
Graphene could be used to recover gold, silver from tailings Sparc Technologies says its tailings treatment technology demonstrates significant recovery of precious metals. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 23, 2021 | 6:12 am
Northern Graphite to produce large flake concentrates at Bissett Creek Larger graphite flake sizes are used in the manufacture of bipolar plates for fuel cells and vanadium redox batteries, as well as primary batteries. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 23, 2021 | 6:09 am
Brazil BNDES sells stake in Vale for $2 billion The bank has closed out its stake in the iron ore miner, selling 188.5 million shares and raising about $2 billion. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2021 | 3:55 am
Nevada takes title as world’s top mining destination Nevada replaces iron ore-rich Western Australia as the most attractive mining jurisdiction, according to the Fraser Institute. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2021 | 1:00 am
Mexican president pressures Canadian miner in simmering tax dispute He appeared to be referring to First Majestic Silver, which operates the San Dimas silver and gold mine in Tayoltita. Reuters | February 22, 2021 | 4:41 pm
Albemarle bets on turnaround in wave of green car goals The miner has earmarked almost all the proceeds from a $1.5 billion equity offering to expand its lithium capacity. Bloomberg News | February 22, 2021 | 2:44 pm
Peru presidential candidate fires warning to mining companies over copper Yohny Lescano said if elected he would look to make the state the ultimate owner of resources in the copper-rich Andean country. Reuters | February 22, 2021 | 2:38 pm
Iron ore output returns to growth after shrinking for five years – report Global iron ore production growth will accelerate in the coming years, bringing an end to the stagnation that has persisted since 2015, Fitch says. MINING.com Editor | February 22, 2021 | 12:57 pm