EU considers help for rare earth magnet production The moves to support production of rare earth permanent magnets would mirror legislation introduced in the United States earlier this month. Reuters | August 24, 2021 | 8:11 am
Greenland Minerals won’t engage in further rare earths project consultation The miner participated in community meetings in February but will not take part in those scheduled for August due to "safety concerns". Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2021 | 8:03 am
Chalco profits soar on higher aluminum prices, production Chalco also lifted output of that material by 14.3% year on year to 8.25 million tonnes. Reuters | August 24, 2021 | 7:57 am
Indonesia says Fortescue, Tsingshan to invest billions in Borneo Top nickel producer Indonesia has ambitious plans to start processing its rich supplies of nickel laterite ore used in lithium batteries and eventually become a global hub. Reuters | August 24, 2021 | 7:51 am
How nature recycles organic material to create diamonds New research shows that some diamonds are made up of former living organisms that have been recycled more than 400 kilometres below the surface. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 24, 2021 | 6:06 am
Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to assess hydrogen plant at Yarwun refinery They will jointly study the feasibility of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio’s alumina refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2021 | 4:38 am
Rio Tinto resumes operations at Richards Bay in South Africa The Richards Bay Minerals project was shut down in late June following the murder of the top manager. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2021 | 3:49 am
Western Areas posts full-year loss amid acquisition interest IGO said it was in preliminary talks to acquire Western Areas as part of efforts to raise its footprint in battery materials. Reuters | August 23, 2021 | 10:00 pm
Brazil’s Cosan to make iron ore mining debut The energy group plans to form a joint venture with Aura Minerals' controlling shareholder to explore iron ore. Reuters | August 23, 2021 | 3:45 pm