Albemarle and SQM battle over Atacama water study

The world’s largest lithium producer has accused Chilean miner and local regulators of seeking to keep secret a coveted report about the environmental impact of mining in Salar de Atacama.

Reuters | November 17, 2020 | 8:15 am

Billionaire Gertler buys royalty rights in Congo cobalt project

At full capacity, the three mines obliged to pay royalties to Gertler companies could produce half of total global output in 2019.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2020 | 8:06 am

Petra Diamonds loses shine with 36% revenue drop

The diamond miner's revenue in fiscal 2020 was $295.8 million, compared to $463.6 million in FY 2019 as pandemic surges.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2020 | 6:59 am

Altiplano reports improved production results at Farellon

Total tonnes processed at the copper-gold mine in Chile showed a 54% increase from the previous quarter.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 17, 2020 | 6:20 am

Avalon, Rock Tech to build lithium process facility in Ontario

The plan is to produce lithium sulphate, a precursor chemical for lithium-ion batteries.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 17, 2020 | 6:14 am

Barrick denies alleged links to PNG political unrest

The miner said it will take legal action against those purporting to link CEO Mark Bristow’s recent visit to the country to moves to oust its prime minister.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2020 | 3:47 am

Copper price surges on Peru worries, China futures launch

Copper price at fresh multi year high on worries over Peru concentrate supply, optimism about new Chinese futures contract open to international investors.

Frik Els | November 16, 2020 | 1:51 pm