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Miner gets closer to producing ‘green’ lithium for EV batteries

Australian startup Vulcan Energy claims it can produce battery-grade lithium without emitting carbon dioxide.

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2021 | 12:00 pm

Iron ore price hits fresh 9-and-half year high

Iron ore prices are already up 8% in 2021 after…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 15, 2021 | 10:23 am

China mulls allowing some Australian coal imports amid ban

The shipments that could be cleared are those that arrived…

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2021 | 7:36 am

Stakes high for Rio Tinto, Mongolia as Oyu Tolgoi talks loom

The next three to six months will be crucial to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2021 | 6:11 am

Rio Tinto to keep New Zealand aluminum smelter until 2024

Power deal with Meridian Energy delays the likely closure of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2021 | 3:58 am

Resolute Mining sells Bibiani to Chinese group

China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold will pay Resolute $5 million upfront and the remainder upon completion of the transaction, expected in March 2021.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2020 | 3:53 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Tianqi Lithium sells 49% of Australian unit to IGO , Iron ore price goes parabolic after cyclone warning; Rio Tinto should pay for sacred caves blast...

MINING.com Editor | December 11, 2020 | 12:17 pm

Nordgold raises offer for Cardinal

Company has increased its offer price from A$1.00 to A$1.05 a share, matching an offer from Shandong Gold.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 11, 2020 | 10:34 am

Kirkland Lake sets 1.3-1.4 moz production target for 2021

Kirkland Lake is planning its largest exploration program at Fosterville since 2016.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 11, 2020 | 8:21 am

Vale suspends operations at New Caledonia after protests

Company has halted operations after pro-independence protests nearby, and that military forces are now guarding the evacuated plant.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 11, 2020 | 7:42 am

Iron ore price goes parabolic after cyclone warning

World's largest iron ore export terminal is cleared of large vessels, exacerbating an already tight market.

MINING.com Editor | December 10, 2020 | 10:28 am

Investors back overhaul of Australian mining sector following caves inquiry

Rio Tinto's legal destruction of ancient Australian rockshelters showed the mining sector was exposed to material investment risks without more reforms.

Reuters | December 10, 2020 | 8:54 am

Greatland unveils maiden resource for Havieron project

The gold-copper project, a joint venture with Newcrest, holds 4.2 million ounces of gold equivalent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2020 | 8:43 am

Lucapa finds another +100ct diamond at Lesotho mine

The D-colour, Type IIa white diamond is the fourth larger than 100 carat recovered from the southern lobe of the Mothae mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2020 | 6:00 am

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Miner gets closer to producing ‘green’ lithium for EV batteries

Iron ore price hits fresh 9-and-half year high

China mulls allowing some Australian coal imports amid ban

Stakes high for Rio Tinto, Mongolia as Oyu Tolgoi talks loom

Rio Tinto to keep New Zealand aluminum smelter until 2024

Resolute Mining sells Bibiani to Chinese group

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Nordgold raises offer for Cardinal

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