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.

February 8, 2021

Peru reports sharp drop in 2020 copper production due to pandemic

Country's copper production plunged 12.5% to 2.15 million tonnes in 2020.

February 8, 2021

Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation

Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and store that carbon in a safe, cost-effective way.

February 7, 2021

As Glencore leaves Colombia, the country starts its energy transition

The same week Glencore said it will abandon its coal mining interests in Colombia amid dropping profits, the country launched a proposal for its first battery storage system.

February 5, 2021

BHP, Vale’s disaster relief fund to increase spending by 25% in 2021

The Renova Foundation will spend $1 billion this year.

February 5, 2021

Mineração Vale Verde secures $140m for Serrote project in Brazil

The Serrote copper-gold project is now fully funded through to production.