Mining companies operating in Russia improve environmental transparency – WWF The World Wildlife Fund found that more miners operating in the country are starting to report their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 22, 2019 | 7:00 am
2019 tipping point for renewable projects at mine sites – report According to THEnergy, most miners believe now is the time to make the switch. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 22, 2019 | 6:00 am
U.S. Steel delivers unwelcome Christmas surprise to Michigan town U.S. Steel announced layoffs for 1,545 workers and the idling of a significant portion of operations at the Great Lakes Works facility. Reuters | December 22, 2019 | 5:03 am
Why 2020 will be good for juniors It’s the start of a new year and decade. Cue all the flashbacks and predictions. The year ahead will mark the resurgence […] George Salamis - Special to The Northern Miner | December 21, 2019 | 4:07 pm
Vale buys back stake in MBR unit from Bradesco The deal leaves Vale holding a 98.3% stake in MBR, which accounted for the production of about 59 million tonnes of iron ore last year. Reuters | December 20, 2019 | 2:59 pm
Katanga to acquire Gécamines’ land rights for $250 million The land package covers areas adjacent to KCC's existing mining concessions in the DRC. MINING.com Editor | December 20, 2019 | 2:41 pm
Pentagon to stockpile rare earth magnets for missiles, fighter jets It's the latest attempt to weaken China’s control over the rare earths sector. Reuters | December 20, 2019 | 12:55 pm
Druckenmiller bullish on copper, Gundlach says time to play defense A dovish Federal Reserve and strong labor market make a recession in 2020 unlikely, according to two market experts. Sprott Media | December 20, 2019 | 12:43 pm
Workforce development for an autonomous future at Anglo’s Quellaveco mine To train and develop a local workforce for a greenfield operation, Anglo American Quellaveco has invested in simulators and learning systems from Immersive Technologies. Immersive Technologies | December 20, 2019 | 12:42 pm