Galantas Gold closer to production after blasting deal Shares in the Northern Ireland-focused miner soared on the announcement of deal to expand blasting at its Omagh gold mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2021 | 3:50 am
Loss-making miner becomes most-traded Philippine stock with 103% gain Abra Mining’s surge showcases the extremes to which the retail mania has reached. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2021 | 10:38 pm
Vale 4Q20 iron ore output lower than estimated Vale ended 2020 with 322 Mt of production capacity and expects to achieve 350 Mt capacity by the end of 2021. Bruno Venditti | February 3, 2021 | 4:00 pm
US mines produced $82.3 billion in minerals in 2020 – report The principal contributors to metal production were gold (38%), copper (27%), iron ore (15%) and zinc (6%). MINING.com Editor | February 3, 2021 | 3:17 pm
Iron ore price bounces back after sharp fall Bullish outlook from Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley lifts sentiment. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 3, 2021 | 1:54 pm
USA Rare Earth hopes to raise up to $500m in IPO The company is developing the Round Top rare earths deposit in Texas. MINING.com Editor | February 3, 2021 | 1:35 pm
Newmont establishes Vancouver centre for Indigenous Community Relations Focus Areas are a partnership and learning network; respect for customs and culture; and opportunities for Indigenous People. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 3, 2021 | 12:24 pm
SilverCrest releases high-return feasibility for Las Chispas, gives construction go-ahead With the feasibility release, SilverCrest’s board has formally approved construction of the 1,250 t/d mine. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 3, 2021 | 12:13 pm
US government gives high priority status to Graphite One’s Alaskan project The company says that Graphite Creek in Alaska is the highest grade and largest known large flake graphite deposit in the US. Northern Miner Staff | February 3, 2021 | 12:02 pm