Zinc price soars as power crunch forces Nyrstar to idle French plant
Elevated electricity costs caused by a wholesale power crunch this year have forced industries from zinc to steel to curtail production.
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Amazon tribe suffers mercury contamination as illegal mining spreads
Illegal gold mining in the north Amazonian territory of Brazil's indigenous Munduruku people has led to more than half of several hundred people tested showing unsafe mercury levels.
Lucapa’s Merlin could be next top diamond mine in Australia
Preliminary scoping study shows the asset has the potential to yield 2.1 million carats over its 14-year mine life.
Norra Kärr deposit could help make the EU self-sufficient in rare earth metals – study
A researcher at the University of Gothenburg proposes studying untapped REE deposits outside China so they are developed in an efficient manner.
Global coal use to hit record high despite climate fight
The IEA says total coal demand — including its use in steelmaking and other industrial activities — will grow by 6% in 2021 to 8.11bn tonnes.
Freeport, China smelters agree higher copper treatment charges for 2022
The 2022 charges are 9.2% higher than this year's benchmark.
Peru PM says state of emergency would be ‘last resort’ as Las Bambas stops operations
Under a state of emergency, civil liberties are suspended.
Nexa restarts production at Peru zinc mine after blockade cleared
The firm said that it expected the mine to get back to full capacity by Dec. 18.
Rio Tinto appoints first female president for Diavik diamond mine
Angela Bigg, previously general manager, operations, will be the first female to lead the mine and its 1,100 employees.