M&A and strong metal prices in the year ahead Many analysts believe 2021 will see other big M&A deals in the mining space. Trish Saywell - The Northern Miner | January 12, 2021 | 3:06 pm
First Cobalt signs supply deal with Glencore, eyes China Moly contract Company will source cobalt hydroxide at prevailing market prices from Glencore's Kamoto Copper operation for five years starting in 2022. Reuters | January 12, 2021 | 11:32 am
Kirkland Lake Gold generates 369,434 oz in Q4, meets 2020 guidance Detour Lake, Fosterville and Masacca recorded their best quarterly production for 2020. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 12, 2021 | 10:23 am
Lithium miner’s German smelter plan draws billionaires Rock Tech's planned $400 million lithium refinery has attracted support from billionaires including Peter Thiel. Bloomberg News | January 12, 2021 | 9:24 am
Teranga exceeds guidance, achieves record production The miner produced 404,460 oz gold in 2020, a year-over-year increase of 40%. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 12, 2021 | 9:13 am
Gold investors target ‘excessive’ executive payouts amid deals Investors critical of lavish executive payouts plan to vote down compensation at upcoming annual shareholder meetings. Reuters | January 12, 2021 | 8:26 am
China’s ban on Australian coal forces trade flows to realign While Indonesia was China’s second-biggest supplier, it has now seen demand surge as imports from Australia dropped to nearly zero. Reuters | January 12, 2021 | 8:11 am
Fruta del Norte exceeds 2020 production guidance Lundin Gold’s flagship mine produced 242,400 ounces of gold last year. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 12, 2021 | 6:15 am
Lara Exploration expands Brazil copper project The company signed a deal with an Anglo American do Brasil subsidiary to acquire an exploration license adjacent to Planalto. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 12, 2021 | 6:09 am