Peru’s presidential runoff result to decide mining trajectory The results of a presidential runoff election in Peru Sunday will impact the future of the country's critical mining industry. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 6, 2021 | 11:46 am
Mali gold mining revenue rises 13% in 2020 due to higher prices Mining, mostly for gold, is a pillar of Mali's economy, accounting for almost 10% of GDP last year. Reuters | June 6, 2021 | 10:17 am
EPA says PolyMet’s copper-nickel mine in Minnesota may affect Wisconsin’s, Fond du Lac’s water quality Toronto-based PolyMet Mining said it disagrees with the EPA’s new conclusion. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 5, 2021 | 7:05 pm
Scientists develop ‘cheap and easy’ method to extract lithium from seawater Saudi Arabia-based researchers employed an electrochemical cell containing a ceramic membrane to extract lithium from seawater. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 5, 2021 | 4:37 pm
World’s no. 2 automaker to get “actively involved in raw materials business” Volkswagen CTO Thomas Schmall flags IPO for new battery division and all but commits the automaker to investing in mining. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 4, 2021 | 12:32 pm
BHP, Freeport invest in Jetti Resources’ ‘holy grail’ copper extraction technology Jetti has secured $50 million in funding from existing and new investors to support rapid deployment of the technology across large scale copper mining operations. Amanda Stutt | June 4, 2021 | 12:29 pm
Biden’s electric vehicle plan includes battery recycling push The administration’s options to spur domestic recycling include direct investment in projects and scientific research. Reuters | June 4, 2021 | 12:07 pm
Gold stock gains mount Recently reported Q1 results revealed strong fundamentals, fully justifying better stock prices. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | June 4, 2021 | 11:32 am
Gold imports plunge in India as virus slashes demand Inbound purchases slumped to 11.3 tonnes last month from 70.3 tonnes in April. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2021 | 11:14 am