Agnico reports contractor fatality near Hope Bay mine
An investigation to determine the cause of the accident will be conducted.
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Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on weak demand, US stimulus
The world's top copper producing nation expects the metal to average $4.20 per pound this year, from a previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.
FirstRand bank to end loans to new coal mines, plants in 2026
It makes it one of only two big South African lenders to close the door on funding for such activities altogether.
How mining waste can be used for hydrogen fuel production
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology propose the idea of using feldspars found in mine tailings as part of a potential cheaper catalyst for hydrogen fuel production.
Caterpillar CEO says worker shortage adds to supply chain snags
After millions of workers lost jobs last year, the rapid snapback in economic activity has left many businesses short-staffed.
Teck Resources weighs sale, spinoff of $8 billion coal unit
Exiting coal could free up resources for Teck to accelerate its plans in commodities like copper.
Kutcho Copper expands high-grade BC resource, advances feasibility
The three deposits included in the FS have a combined measured and indicated resource of 22.9 million tonnes grading 1.5% copper and 2.2% zinc.
BHP spent just half a day’s profit looking for copper last year
The company spent just $53 million looking for the metal last year, when it posted record profit of $37.4 billion.
A Tesla co-founder aims to build an entire US battery industry
Redwood Materials, the battery recycling company created by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, has been keeping a big secret: It isn’t really a recycling company.