Copper coating could enhance effectiveness of masks against covid-19 Using a thin-film coating of copper or copper compounds on surfaces could enhance copper's ability to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 31, 2021 | 8:00 am
Agnico Eagle shares drop as covid-19 cases rise in Nunavut There have been a total of 13 tentative cases at its Meliadine, Meadowbank and Hope Bay operations since December 18. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 31, 2021 | 6:47 am
Peru’s Castillo weighs a new finance chief in cabinet overhaul Advisers to Peru’s President Pedro Castillo are looking for names to replace Finance Minister Pedro Francke as part of a wider cabinet reform. Bloomberg News | December 31, 2021 | 1:02 am
Base metals shine in 2021 on robust China demand, supply concerns Both London and Shanghai copper benchmarks have gained more than 20% this year so far. Reuters | December 31, 2021 | 12:45 am
Iron ore futures end 2021 with 12% drop amid China climate efforts China's benchmark iron ore futures headed to their first annual decline in three. Reuters | December 30, 2021 | 9:25 pm
Las Bambas mine in Peru to restart copper output The process to resume copper output at the Peruvian mine will take 5-6 days, after reaching an agreement with the local community. Reuters | December 30, 2021 | 4:33 pm
Merger of Chinese rare earth producers could affect prices, analysts say “The merged company will increase the control over prices in the international market place and could lead to even higher prices in the coming year.” Northern Miner Staff | December 30, 2021 | 12:52 pm
Indian researchers develop lithium-ion battery that can be recharged with solar energy Scientists at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research incorporated photosensitive components inside lithium-ion batteries. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 30, 2021 | 12:24 pm
Metso Outotec awarded €150 million order for key technology to Boliden’s Green Zinc Odda project in Norway With the expansion, Boliden Odda is planning to increase its annual production capacity of zinc metal from 200,000 to 350,000 tonnes. Metso Outotec | December 30, 2021 | 12:23 pm
