Workers at Teck Resources’ BC mine to hold ratification vote The union will schedule a ratification vote to be concluded no later than January 24. Reuters | January 17, 2022 | 12:42 pm
US bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths The bill is the latest in a string of U.S. legislation seeking to thwart China's near control over the sector. Reuters | January 17, 2022 | 11:57 am
South32’s PFS for Taylor supports ‘multi-decade’ critical metals operation in Arizona South32 says it is designing Taylor to be its "next generation mine." MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 17, 2022 | 9:45 am
Kirkland Lake Gold hits production record ahead of merger with Agnico Eagle The gold miner posted record production for the year, with a total of 1.4 million oz. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 17, 2022 | 9:44 am
Northern Graphite buying two mines, to be third largest producer outside China The company is purchasing the Lac des Iles mine and mill in Quebec and all the outstanding shares of Imerys Group. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 17, 2022 | 8:38 am
Iron ore price slides as China’s economy slows The drop came despite a surprise easing of monetary policy by the Chinese central bank. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 17, 2022 | 7:55 am
No new year resolution for out-of-favour copper market Copper’s fall from grace among fund players is clear to see in sliding volumes across all three major trading venues, writes Andy Home. Reuters | January 17, 2022 | 7:33 am
China’s technical EV specs are an interesting regulatory insight With electric cars accounting for about one in every five automobile sales last month, China’s EV market is entering a maturation phase. Bloomberg News | January 17, 2022 | 7:14 am
De Beers makes diamond buyers cough up cash with fresh price rise The world's largest diamond miner by value is said to have hiked prices by about 8% for big stones and 20% for small ones at the latest sale. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2022 | 6:39 am
