Saudi Arabia considers new mining index in diversification push
The Saudi government believes it has unused mineral resources worth about $1.3 trillion, with vast quantities of aluminum, phosphate, gold, copper and uranium.
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Global copper smelting falls in October, satellite data shows
In nickel, global smelting activity fell in October, largely due to weakness in nickel pig iron output in China.
Pan American and Agnico Eagle enter bidding war for Yamana
Gold Fields, which offered to buy Yamana at the end of May, has five business days to match.
Column: Canada slams the door on China in critical minerals race
The Canadian government ordered Chinese companies to divest their holdings in junior mining companies planning to develop lithium deposits.
Mining People: Andean, CaNickel, De Beers, Silverton-Lodestar, Barrick, StrikePoint
Key moves in the mining sector.
Aguia Resources secures $2.9 million for Brazil mine
The Três Estradas project is expected to be the first phosphate mine in Rio Grande do Sul state and in the country.
British researchers come up with intelligent design process for furnaces
A novel design process for furnaces promises an annual sales turnover of more than £7.4 million over the next three years.
Nutrien to boost potash output despite demand drop
The Canadian fertilizer producer aims to increase potash output to 18 million tonnes by 2025 — a 40% increase from 2020 levels.
Livent looks to Canada for lithium growth opportunities – CEO
Livent counts General Motors, BMW and Tesla as key customers.
