Mineral Resources sells stake in lithium miner Pilbara for $244 million Pilbara shares are up around 160% so far this year, adding to a more than 200% rise in 2020. Reuters | September 6, 2021 | 8:39 am
Native Americans lose bid to halt digging at Nevada lithium mine site The ruling was the second victory in recent weeks for the Thacker Pass project. Reuters | September 3, 2021 | 4:06 pm
China aluminum cuts exceed 2m tonnes so far, Antaike says Several Chinese regions have imposed restrictions in recent months because of tight power supplies and pressure to reduce emissions. Reuters | September 3, 2021 | 7:28 am
Nissan develops technology to halve recycling cost of rare earths With tension simmering between China and the US automakers are trying to reduce their reliance on rare earths. Reuters | September 3, 2021 | 5:59 am
Eight people suffocate at Burkina Faso mine after police fire tear gas The incident involved unauthorized gold miners at Nordgold's Bissa mine. Reuters | September 2, 2021 | 12:37 pm
Congo says 12 dead, 4,400 sick following Angola mine tailings leak Congo will seek reparations in line with the "polluter pays" principle. Reuters | September 2, 2021 | 12:33 pm
Vale launches self-driving trucks at its largest mine Vale expects to boost productivity and safety by using the trucks to haul iron ore at the Carajas complex. Reuters | September 2, 2021 | 11:18 am
Impala Platinum earnings surge on higher output, metal prices The company posted a 123% surge in full-year profit, boosted by higher prices of platinum group metals. Reuters | September 2, 2021 | 7:53 am
Labor contract deal ends strike at Chile’s Andina copper mine Deal with world's top copper producer Codelco ends prolonged strike that began in mid-August. Reuters | September 2, 2021 | 7:48 am
Chile needs $150bn to boost green copper output, minister says Juan Carlos Jobet on Tuesday announced a new national mining blueprint that aims to increase the traceability of copper produced in Chile, slash water use and bolster diversity at mining companies. Reuters | September 1, 2021 | 10:18 pm
Russell: China’s PMIs point to softer metal imports, but be wary of stimulus History has shown that if Beijing feels the economy is losing too much steam, the stimulus taps will be re-opened. Reuters | September 1, 2021 | 9:20 pm
Negotiations kick off over Cobre Panama mine contract President Laurentino Cortizo pledged that a new contract should provide more public benefit. Reuters | September 1, 2021 | 3:43 pm