China’s Australian copper ban seen hurting smelters in TC/RCs talks
Ban on Australian copper concentrate imports could hurt Chinese smelters in their negotiations with miners on benchmark treatment charges for 2021.
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Kirkland Lake’s results boosted by Detour mine
The mine, which Kirland gained through its acquisition of Detour Gold early this year, now accounts for more than 40% of the company’s 2020 free cash flow.
Sumitomo to resume Ambatovy operations early 2021
The company also reported a record net loss of 60.2 billion yen ($583 million) for the first half of its financial year.
Demand for battery anode material drives Nouveau Monde to Europe
The Quebec-based company said discussions with European automakers interested in its battery anode material have intensified in recent months.
West Vault to start Hasbrouck gold mine construction in Nevada
The Canadian company has completed the permitting process before the Bureau of Land Management.
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Codelco to search for lithium at Chile’s second-largest salt flat
Environmental regulators in Atacama have approved the miner's lithium exploration campaign at Maricunga.
Livent in deal to buy Nemaska, extend Tesla contract
Livent is joining with metals financier The Pallinghurst Group to buy half of Quebec Lithium Partners.
Mountain Province sees ‘positive momentum’ in battered diamond market
Since resuming regular diamond tenders in September, Mountain Province Diamonds has seen prices for its goods start to rise.
