February 12, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

A roundup of the biggest stories of the week.

February 12, 2021

Boliden Q4 profit tops forecast proposes dividend hike

Boliden's fourth-quarter operating profit rose to 3.08 billion Swedish crowns ($370 million) from 1.74 billion a year earlier.

February 12, 2021

EMX expects commercial production at Turkish lead-zinc-silver mine by Q4-2021

The Vancouver-based firm said that its operating partner Esan has started development construction at Balya with a 4,900-meter decline.

February 12, 2021

Cornish Lithium speeds up hard rock project development

Drilling campaign to contribute to first reportable mineral resource and assist in determining best extraction method.

February 11, 2021

Steinmetz bets on Brazilian investigation against Vale

"On the basis of hypocrisy, they deceived the arbitral tribunal in London. I will unmask them,” Steinmetz told MINING.COM.

February 11, 2021

Crypto’s rapid rise means investors need gold, top miner says

The rise of cryptocurrencies, including red-hot Bitcoin, just handed one of the world’s leading gold miners one more reason to urge investors to buy the age-old haven that is bullion.

February 10, 2021

EV metal index beats record by 54% as electric cars reach tipping point

MINING.COM EV Metal Index surges to over $500m of lithium, graphite, cobalt and nickel in newly-sold electric cars worldwide in one month as prices continue to climb and deployment smashes…

February 10, 2021

Alrosa to donate vaccines to Angola, Zimbabwe

Alrosa will supply the vaccines once emergency-use authorization for the Sputnik V vaccine is granted.

February 10, 2021

Copper price rally reaches new high

Copper's mega rally extended further on Wednesday, setting an intraday high of $3.7955 a pound.

February 10, 2021

Aurubis CEO upbeat on outlook, still seeks flat rolled unit sale

Company expects high metal prices and strong copper product demand this year.