Vedanta reopens Gamsberg zinc mine in South Africa
The Gamsberg mine was closed in November after the pit wall collapsed.
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Hope for British Columbia’s New Prosperity project?
Tsilhqot’in support Taseko’s application for extension to environmental certificate.
Miner gets closer to producing ‘green’ lithium for EV batteries
Australian startup Vulcan Energy claims it can produce battery-grade lithium without emitting carbon dioxide.
Trevali to restart Caribou mine
The company expects to return to mining in early February 2021, with first payable zinc production expected by the end of March.
Iron ore price hits fresh 9-and-half year high
Iron ore prices are already up 8% in 2021 after customs data showed Chinese imports hitting a record high of 1.2 billion tonnes.
Gold investment demand remains well supported in 2021 – report
The need for effective hedges and the low-rate environment will keep demand well supported, says the World Gold Council.
Aura Minerals sees up to 42% production growth in 2021
Company expects production to reach between 250,000 and 290,000 GEOs for the year.
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