SEC opens preliminary probe of Vale over dam tragedy The US regulator decided to proceed with the probe of the company last week after a meeting with Brazilian prosecutors. Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 12:12 pm
Tesla set to bulk up the world’s largest lithium-ion battery Since its 2017 installation, the battery has helped blaze a trail for other plants around the world. Bloomberg News | November 19, 2019 | 11:52 am
EU launches probe into Aurubis purchase of recycler Metallo Aurubis, Europe's biggest copper smelter, said in May it had agreed to buy Metallo for 380 million euros ($420.7 million). Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 10:50 am
Brock Rentals upgrades fleet with new line of Brokk SmartConcept machines The new models feature Brokk’s signature SmartConcept™ technology, which revolutionizes power management, design and ergonomics to maximize productivity over previous models. Jackson Chen | November 19, 2019 | 10:44 am
Mine workers demanded more protection before deadly Burkina Faso attack Local employees expressed their fears at a June meeting, Reuters sources say. Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 10:00 am
Rupert reports initial drill results from Pahtavaara mine, shares up Rupert Resources' stock jumped over 11% on Tuesday morning to a 4-week high of C$0.77 per share. Jackson Chen | November 19, 2019 | 9:50 am
A massive coal plant that asked for Trump’s help has gone dark The largest coal-fired power plant in the western US permanently closed, becoming the latest testament to the fossil fuel’s decline. Bloomberg News | November 19, 2019 | 9:11 am
Australia signs critical minerals research agreement with US GeoScience Australia and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) signed the agreement, which did not mention any specific funding. Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 9:02 am
Save Canadian Mining initiative launched The initiative aims to discuss with authorities predatory short-selling practices affecting junior miners. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 19, 2019 | 6:20 am