China state planner says to ensure gas, coal supplies ahead of cold spell
Top coal-producing regions like Shanxi and Inner Mongolia were urged to expand mining.
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Diamonds may power electrical grid, EVs more efficiently
US-based researchers propose the idea of using diamonds as ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors.
Worker at Ekati diamond mine in Canada’s North tests positive for covid-19
Dominion Diamond Mines said contact tracing has been performed and no one else is at risk.
Spanish cities oppose exploration at Emerita project
Paymogo and Puebla de Guzmán said that exploration is forbidden in La Romanera, part of the company’s Iberian Belt West polymetallic project.
Scientists propose new evolutionary system of mineral classification
Researchers say the current IMA classification system doesn’t capture the complexity and diversity of Earth's minerals.
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Canada rejects Shandong Gold’s bid to buy TMAC; Operations restart at Samarco; MMG declares force majeure on contracts after protests in Peru
Rising nickel prices to support project development – report
Fitch forecasts rising nickel prices will support project development as the economics of nickel mine projects become increasingly attractive.
Steelmakers set to lead India metals to best quarter in decade
Shares of the country’s oldest steel mill have climbed more than 70% since Oct. 1, clocking its best performance in more than 11 years.
SQM begins process to raise capital, boost lithium output
If approved, the capital will help finance its previously announced $1.9 billion, four-year investment plan.
