Sandvik introduces the Toro LH410 loader Company and Rock Technology have introduced the transformed Toro LH410 underground loader, with a payload capacity of 10 tonnes. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 1, 2021 | 12:34 pm
Maritime discovers new gold-silver zone at Hammerdown Highlights from infill drilling include 92.1 metres of 1.4 g/t gold and 15.5 metres of 1.4 g/t gold. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 1, 2021 | 12:31 pm
Zambian court denies Vedanta attempt to halt Konkola copper mines split The ruling is a blow to the Indian-owned mining company, which has said it would fight any attempt by Zambia to sell KCM to third parties. Reuters | February 1, 2021 | 12:18 pm
Platts launches daily China copper TC/RC assessment Commodity pricing provider S&P Global Platts launched a daily assessment of spot treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs) for clean copper concentrate supply to top metals consumer China. Reuters | February 1, 2021 | 12:15 pm
India cuts import tax on gold, industry expects drop in smuggling India cut import duties on gold and silver to 7.5% from 12.5%, but imposed a 2.5% cess - a separate tax - on the imports. Reuters | February 1, 2021 | 12:12 pm
Global gold output to rise 5.5% in 2021 – report Gold production is expected to bounce back and increase to 113.9moz this year. MINING.com Editor | February 1, 2021 | 11:14 am
McEwen shares up on Black Fox update Company has reported progress with the turnaround at its gold mine in Timmins, Ontario. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 1, 2021 | 11:11 am
Ganfeng ups stake in giant Mexico lithium clay project Chinese company increases stake to 50% in Bacanora Lithium's Sonora project, one of the largest clay deposits of lithium in the world MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 1, 2021 | 10:46 am
Cameco gains 49% interest in laser enrichment JV, shares up Cameco is the commercial lead for the project and has an option to attain a majority interest of up to 75%. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 1, 2021 | 10:40 am