February 10, 2021

Bacanora Lithium kicks off work at Mexico project

Heavy equipment will start the bulk site earthworks at the Sonora lithium project later in the year.

February 9, 2021

Brazil group sues Norsk Hydro over alleged pollution

Some 40,000 Brazilians are bringing a group-action lawsuit in the Netherlands against Norwegian aluminum producer over alleged toxic waste pollution in northern Brazil.

February 9, 2021

Vale invests in Boston Metal, eyeing carbon-free steel

Vale has paid $6 million for a minority stake in the Boston Electrometallurgical Company.

February 9, 2021

Colombia to auction mining areas with potential copper, gold

Mining companies interested in bidding for potential exploration and development permissions in Colombia should register from Feb. 11 for multiple rounds this year.

February 9, 2021

State oil firms risk wasting $400 billion as energy transition speeds up

A new report suggests that national oil companies could invest $1.9 trillion over the next ten years, meaning one-fifth of those investments would be unviable unless the oil price stayed…

February 9, 2021

WTO delays ruling on US metal tariffs to second half of 2021

Decision gives president Joe Biden more time if he wishes to settle the disputes.

February 9, 2021

Equinox expects production growth in 2021, eyes 1moz by 2023

The company is expecting gold production of 600,000 to 665,000 oz this year, a 33% increase over last year.

February 9, 2021

CATL to make additional investment in Neo Lithium

CATL will participate in Neo's recently announced financing and maintain an 8% equity interest.

February 9, 2021

Iron ore imports outside China show signs of recovery

Major buyers other than China - namely Japan, South Korea and Western Europe - are starting to pull their weight.

February 8, 2021

Voters backed prohibition on mining in Ecuador city of Cuenca

Industry leaders believe it will not affect key projects such as Rio Blanco, and Loma Larga.