A tale of two crises – metals in the year of covid-19
It’s been a tumultuous year for industrial metal markets, both the worst of times and the best of times.
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Pretium makes new discovery around Brucejack
Drill highlights include the 2020 discovery hole, which hit 101 metres of 1.3 g/t gold; and 102 metres of 2.1 g/t gold in a 100-metre step-out to the northwest.
Mountain Province’s Gahcho Kué yields 157-carat diamond
It's the largest “gem quality” diamond ever found at the Northwest Territories mine.
Rio to invest $10m in low-carbon steelmaking projects
The mining giant wants to advance its climate partnership with China Baowu Steel.
Virginia’s Wise County needs to transition out of coal – report
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis says Dominion Energy's Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center is at risk of closure.
Rio Tinto taps finance head as new chief executive
Jakob Stausholm will have to rebuild Rio’s reputation following an international outcry over its destruction of sacred Aboriginal rock shelters.
Iron ore prices on the march again
Futures hit fresh record in China after country's steel industry body in call with Rio TInto says current pricing mechanism "unreasonable."
Ethiopia revokes licences of 63 mining companies
The companies were said to have breached contract rules, failed to renew their licenses, or not made royalty payments.
Condor starts initial site preparation at La India
Total area being cleared is 11.26 hectares and is estimated to be completed in 3 to 4 months.
