Scientists propose new evolutionary system of mineral classification Researchers say the current IMA classification system doesn’t capture the complexity and diversity of Earth's minerals. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 27, 2020 | 7:00 am
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Canada rejects Shandong Gold’s bid to buy TMAC; Operations restart at Samarco; MMG declares force majeure on contracts after protests in Peru MINING.com Editor | December 24, 2020 | 4:33 pm
Rising nickel prices to support project development – report Fitch forecasts rising nickel prices will support project development as the economics of nickel mine projects become increasingly attractive. MINING.com Editor | December 24, 2020 | 1:33 pm
Boliden keeps improving uptime with new mill lining solutions If the reline can be done faster, the whole maintenance shutdown will be faster. Metso Outotec | December 24, 2020 | 12:50 pm
Steelmakers set to lead India metals to best quarter in decade Shares of the country’s oldest steel mill have climbed more than 70% since Oct. 1, clocking its best performance in more than 11 years. Bloomberg News | December 24, 2020 | 12:32 pm
Sandvik to acquire DSI underground Company has signed an agreement to acquire the global leader in ground support and reinforcement products for underground mining and tunneling. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 24, 2020 | 11:15 am
SQM begins process to raise capital, boost lithium output If approved, the capital will help finance its previously announced $1.9 billion, four-year investment plan. Reuters | December 24, 2020 | 11:00 am
Kirkland Lake reports wide, high-grade intersections at Detour Lake Exploration work is ongoing with eight drills currently working, and on track to complete approximately 70,000 m by the end of 2020. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 24, 2020 | 11:00 am
Gold steadies as traders assess US stimulus, Brexit deals Gold is on course for its biggest annual gain in a decade. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 24, 2020 | 9:55 am