Australia aboriginal group says miners’ use of gag clauses needs review
The Banjima people say agreements have stopped traditional owners from publicly objecting to developments in the Pilbara region.
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A case was laid against Mark Munroe in April for allegedly contravening lockdown rules by calling non-essential workers back to work.
GRAPHIC-Reprieve for molybdenum prices from China’s import surge
Chinese demand and imports have revitalised prices, but a reversal is expected as local production ramps up after disruptions.
Barrick, Japan Gold expand exploration work
The alliance has begun sampling around Sanru, Japan Gold’s largest project, located on Hokkaido island.
LFP batteries to overtake NMC by 2030 – report
An analysis by Wood Mackenzie states that LFP is posed to grow from 10% of the market in 2015 to more than 30% in 2030.
Decade to drill at Del Norte property in British Columbia
The company has prepared an “apex” pad on a nunatak in the south Nelson glacier allowing for testing veins and breccias associated with the LG vein.
BHP defers decision on Jansen potash mine
The world’s largest miner will decide whether to go ahead with the $17bn potash project in Canada by mid-2021.
BHP falls short of expected profit, warns of slowing growth outside China
Disruptions due to covid-19 overshadowed firm iron ore prices and signs of a rebound in demand from top consumer China.
Gold price recovers from worst week since March
Spot gold advanced 1.7%, while US gold futures jumped 2.1% after briefly touching $2,000/oz earlier on Monday.
