MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week
A roundup of the biggest stories of the week.
Latest Stories
US judge will not stop land transfer for Rio Tinto mine in Arizona
The judge’s decision is likely to escalate the clash between members of Arizona’s San Carlos Apache Tribe, who consider the land home to deities, and Rio and minority partner BHP
Polyus switches 90% of its energy consumption to renewables
Company expects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 by almost half.
Nickel price: Indonesia confirms Tesla talks
An Indonesian official has confirmed earlier reports that the government will begin early talks with Tesla.
RANKED: World’s top 10 copper mining projects – 2021
These 10 development projects will play a major role in setting the copper price for the next decade.
Yamana, Agnico Eagle ok $1.3bn in construction at Canadian Malartic
The underground project will extend the life of Canada’s largest operating open pit gold mine – to 2039.
Denison raises $31 million in financings, shares up
Shares of Denison Mines hit a five-year high earlier in the session.
Tight supply and hydrogen hopes drive iridium price up 160%
Prices have climbed to a record high of $4,390 an ounce from $1,685 on Dec. 12, accelerating a rally that began in 2016, when iridium cost around $500 an ounce.
Silver price to reflect metal’s role as store of value, Moody’s says
The credit ratings firm has set a price sensitivity range of $17-$21/oz for silver.
