China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities. Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:23 am
Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector Zambia's newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector. Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:08 am
Barrick eyes new mines, not deals, for future growth CEO Mark Bristow said the company will strike a deal should an appealing one present itself, which he described as a mine that can produce 500,000 ounces of gold annually "for a long time". Reuters | September 13, 2021 | 5:46 pm
Robust metals price outlook softens in 2022 – reports Global mined zinc production will grow at the fastest pace since 2012 in 2021. Henry Lazenby | September 13, 2021 | 11:17 am
Copper price down as labour conflicts in Chile resolved, supply concerns fade Workers at Codelco’s Andina mine end a more than three-week stoppage, strike avoided at BHP's Cerro Colorado mine. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 13, 2021 | 8:38 am
Jiangxi Copper, MCC aim to develop Mes Aynak mine in Afghanistan The companies took on a 30-year lease for the mine in 2008, which has an estimated reserve of 11.08 million tonnes of copper. Reuters | September 13, 2021 | 7:38 am
Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 7:20 am
‘Here we go again,’ reacts Northern Dynasty’s Thiessen on EPA permitting decision Biden permitting decisions give major US mining investment a black eye. Henry Lazenby | September 12, 2021 | 4:04 pm
Strike threat averted at BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine BHP strikes a deal with the Cerro Colorado labour union to avoid strike action. Reuters | September 12, 2021 | 2:52 pm