Chile’s new constitution may let indigenous groups veto projects Finalized article requires the state to get consent from indigenous groups before approving any project that may affect their rights. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2022 | 8:44 am
Samarco faces crunch creditor vote as standoff looms Creditors are expected to vote on the latest proposals to restructure some $5-billion in financial debt. Reuters | February 23, 2022 | 7:33 am
Teck seeks sale of stake in $8 billion coal business The Canadian miner has approached smaller rival Arch Resources to gauge their interest in buying a stake of 10% or more in the business. Bloomberg News | February 23, 2022 | 7:26 am
Hochschild Mining profit jumps on silver price rise, production rebound Company posted a 41% jump in full-year core earnings on Wednesday, Reuters | February 23, 2022 | 7:13 am
Scientists explore development of indestructible batteries Researchers are using a first-of-its-kind analytical approach to building better batteries that could help make them indestructible. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 23, 2022 | 6:06 am
Brookfield in talks with AGL shareholders after board rejects takeover Green billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield are pushing on with plans to buy Australia's most polluting company. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2022 | 4:01 am
Rio Tinto rides iron ore gains to post record profit, pay $17bn dividend The world's no.2 miner posted its best ever annual profit and a record full-year dividend of $16.8 billion. Reuters | February 23, 2022 | 3:09 am
Zijin announces expansion plan for Congo copper joint venture Its "de-bottlenecking plan" will increase the combined design processing capacity of the concentrator plants. Reuters | February 22, 2022 | 9:04 pm
Value of battery metals in newly-sold EVs tops $1.5bn in single month MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index hit a new all-time monthly high as electric vehicle sales lift off and lithium, nickel and cobalt prices continue to rise. MINING.com Editor | February 22, 2022 | 3:48 pm