Freeport does not want to be ‘distracted’ by buyout offers Company is focused on expanding its Grasberg mine in Indonesia and boosting cash flow, Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Quirk said. Reuters | September 16, 2020 | 8:14 am
Russia considers mineral extraction tax rise Russia is considering tripling the mineral extraction tax on metals and fertiliser producers to raise revenues, although the Kremlin said no decision had yet been taken. Reuters | September 16, 2020 | 8:07 am
Ballard launches high-power density fuel cell stack for heavy-industry vehicles The company says it is pursuing the goal of decarbonizing a range of motive applications that have historically been difficult to abate. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 16, 2020 | 6:30 am
Bids open for Canadian “flawless” 102-carat diamond Bids for the rare 102.39-carat diamond opened on Sep. 15, and it may become one of the most expensive stones ever to sell at auction. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2020 | 6:28 am
South Australia funds project using data science to find new mineral deposits The project emerged from ExploreSA: The Gawler Challenge, which the state government ran together with Unearthed Solutions. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 16, 2020 | 6:24 am
EU illuMINEation project to tap potential of digital mines Occupational health & safety, environmental impacts and efficient resource extraction are factors the project addresses. MINING.com Editor | September 16, 2020 | 6:00 am
Nearly half of TSX30 ranking are mining companies Fourteen of the Toronto Stock Exchange’s 30 top performers on the TSX30 2020 ranking are mining companies. Northern Miner Staff | September 16, 2020 | 5:19 am
BHP says traditional owners should weigh in on cultural heritage inquiry BHP said gag clauses in land agreements won't be enforced if Aboriginal groups publicly object to its management of their cultural heritage. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2020 | 3:48 am
Bonterra preps Bachelor mill for 10,000 tonne bulk sample from Moroy Mining of the deposit, 185 km northeast of Val-d’Or, resumed in July after being disrupted due to pandemic restrictions in March. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 16, 2020 | 1:15 am