World iron ore output to rise 5.1% by 2025 — report The growth with be possible as new projects come on-stream, GlobalData says. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 5, 2021 | 12:04 pm
Biden officials undecided on fate of Minnesota’s Twin Metals project The administration is "trying to find the balance between preserving a pristine area, and at the same time looking for ways in which job growth," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says. Reuters | May 5, 2021 | 11:18 am
Iron ore price surges as steel rally fires up demand Expectations are building that benchmark prices can get to $200 a tonne. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 5, 2021 | 10:43 am
Barrick CEO blasts ‘hysterical’ fund managers chasing quick cash Investors are undermining the gold industry’s ability to grow by demanding a bigger share of profits from high bullion prices, Mark Bristow says. Bloomberg News | May 5, 2021 | 9:38 am
Ivanhoe Mines promises zero emissions at Kamoa-Kakula The Canadian company is committed to net-zero operational Scope 1 and 2 emissions at its copper mine in DRC. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2021 | 9:29 am
Home: China’s super-charged buying reshapes the copper market China’s net imports of refined copper surged by 38% to 4.4 million tonnes last year, breaking all historical records. Reuters | May 5, 2021 | 8:04 am
No longer dirty? EU leaders want to challenge perceptions of lithium mining Spain hopes to develop an ambitious cross-border lithium project with Portugal. Reuters | May 5, 2021 | 7:05 am
Barrick Gold profit beats expectations as copper, gold prices surge The gold giant reported a 78% jump in first-quarter profit. Reuters | May 5, 2021 | 7:02 am
Lucapa sells $1.5 million worth of Mothae diamonds The 3,617 carat parcel of rough diamonds was sold for $420 per carat. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2021 | 7:01 am