New Nutrien CEO to carry out current strategy, focus on potash price The company expects US plantings of corn and soybeans to exceed Department of Agriculture estimates by 2 million acres each this year. Reuters | May 4, 2021 | 10:06 am
Artemis drilling raises confidence in high-grade starter pit at Blackwater gold project A feasibility study for Blackwater is slated to be released mid-2021. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 4, 2021 | 9:15 am
New Found Gold stock hits new high on latest assays from Keats drilling The Newfoundland-focused gold explorer has become a billion-dollar company following "outstanding intervals." MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2021 | 9:13 am
Gem Diamonds finds 254-carat diamond at Letseng The company has found more than 60 white gem quality diamonds over 100 carats each, with 16 of them recovered last year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2021 | 9:05 am
Mongolia threatens to cancel Oyu Tolgoi investment agreement The dispute relates to taxes paid by Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Rio Tinto’s unit, between 2013 and 2015. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2021 | 8:53 am
Copper price could spike to $13,000 on low stocks – BofA Prompt delivery copper prices spike as inventories in LME warehouses fall 20% from mid-April. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2021 | 7:18 am
Vale raises number of independent board members to eight The group includes the former chief executive officer of state-controlled oil company Petrobras, Roberto Castello Branco. Reuters | May 4, 2021 | 6:51 am
World’s biggest coal port loan price linked to social, emissions goals Port of Newcastle will pay less if certain targets are met, including reducing its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and screening all customers for modern slavery risks. Reuters | May 4, 2021 | 6:30 am
Aluminum price rises on supply worries as China pledge’s emission curbs Coal-fired power is used by more than 80% of China's aluminum smelters. Reuters | May 4, 2021 | 6:30 am