Fire breaks out at Vale mine amid protests in New Caledonia Last week, Vale suspended operations in New Caledonia amid the unrest. Reuters | December 15, 2020 | 8:47 am
Sandfire aims to produce in Botswana’s copper belt by 2022 The Kalahari Copper Belt is touted as one of the world's most under-explored copper-silver deposits. Reuters | December 14, 2020 | 7:33 am
Some big Mali gold mines not affected by general strike Country's main workers union on Monday began a 72-hour strike over pay. Reuters | December 14, 2020 | 7:24 am
Tesla teams to visit Indonesia to check on investment in EV components Minister told Reuters last month that "there is a really good chance" that companies will want to invest in Indonesian nickel processing to cut costs. Reuters | December 14, 2020 | 7:18 am
China Moly buys 95% of DRC copper-cobalt mine from Freeport for $550m The Kisanfu mine holds 6.28 million tonnes of copper and 3.1 million tonnes of cobalt metal. Reuters | December 13, 2020 | 10:06 am
Rare earth producers aim to agree global environment standards in 2021 Manufacturers of electronic goods and EVs are under pressure from consumers to push their suppliers to impose sustainability standards. Reuters | December 11, 2020 | 11:15 am
Strife with indigenous groups could derail Ecuador’s drive to be a mining power Conflicts with indigenous communities have stalled operations at Ecuador's San Carlos Panantza copper mining project. Reuters | December 10, 2020 | 9:40 am
Vedanta says it will fight any attempt by Zambia to sell Konkola Copper Mines Any potential buyer of the KCM assets would be party to an unlawful act, Vedanta said. Reuters | December 10, 2020 | 9:00 am
Codelco reaches labor deal at Radomiro Tomic mine Company largely maintained production amid the covid-19 outbreak by reducing staff, adjusting schedules and temporarily shelving projects. Reuters | December 10, 2020 | 8:58 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
Bigger things predicted for tiny tin market Lockdowns around the world have prompted households to stock up on long-lasting food and buy more home electronics, providing a boost for the metal. Reuters | December 10, 2020 | 8:25 am
Vale negotiating funds for state in Brumadinho disaster The injection of billions of reais into funds are to be managed by the state government. Reuters | December 9, 2020 | 3:12 pm