Newmont changes shows complexity of adding boardroom diversity

The miner's decision to replace two retiring female directors with men from Africa and Mexico has resulted in the first net gain in almost a year for men on the boards of S&P 500 companies.

Bloomberg News | May 17, 2021 | 6:00 am

Argonaut hits high gold grades at Magino

About four months into the planned two-year construction of Argonaut Gold’s (TSX: AR) new cornerstone Magino project in Ontario, smooth progress and encouraging new exploration results have CEO Peter Dougherty in a forward-thinking mood.

Henry Lazenby | May 17, 2021 | 5:50 am

Canada potash project may cost BHP growth elsewhere, say investors

The $5.7 billion Jansen mine will have an annual capacity to produce around 4.4 million tonnes of potash with an estimated mine life of 100 years.

Reuters | May 17, 2021 | 5:27 am

Ganfeng Lithium mulls opening battery plant in Argentina

The Chinese lithium giant has inked an initial deal to explore setting up a plant in Argentina's northwestern Jujuy province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2021 | 3:52 am

Platinum set for third year of deficit as industry demand surges

The roughly 8 million ounce a year market will see a shortfall of 158,000 ounces in 2021, WPIC says.

Reuters | May 16, 2021 | 9:36 pm

Centerra Gold to launch arbitration against Kyrgyzstan over Kumtor mine

Centerra Gold is seeking to block the Kyrgyz government’s moves to take control of the Kumtor mine and pursue hefty fines and tax claims.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 16, 2021 | 1:52 pm

Tesla may be partnering with EVE, strengthening move toward LFP chemistries

According to Reuters, Tesla may be in advanced conversations to incorporate EVE’s LFP batteries into the supply chain of its Shanghai factory by 2021’s third quarter.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 16, 2021 | 12:07 pm