The $5 billion hoard of metal the world wants but can’t have Experts say a raw aluminum stockpile in Vietnam is the biggest they have ever seen. Bloomberg News | November 21, 2021 | 1:27 pm
Regulators in Hong Kong examine Rusal demerger plan The decision to investigate the proposed demerger was set into motion by a complaint from Odey Asset Management. Reuters | November 21, 2021 | 12:59 pm
Li-Metal’s technologies targeting next-gen battery market "The next-generation battery supply chain requires a completely evolved supply chain that doesn’t even exist yet." Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 21, 2021 | 12:27 pm
Scientists want to engineer bacteria to sustainability mine rare earths Cornell researchers are looking for an environmentally friendly, low-temperature, low-pressure method to mine rare earth elements from rock. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 21, 2021 | 7:16 am
Antofagasta ‘concerned’ by rising political polarization in Chile Antofagasta's president Iván Arriagada cited election uncertainty and took aim at "violence" as a source of pressure. Reuters | November 20, 2021 | 10:11 pm
Peru PM sparks controversy with mining sector by ruling out timeline extensions Mirtha Vasquez said four mines would not be allowed any extensions on their operational timelines. Reuters | November 20, 2021 | 9:50 pm
China copper premiums hit record high on tight stocks, VAT issue The premium of physical copper over Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) prices jumped to 2,200 yuan (US $ 344) per tonne on Friday. Reuters | November 20, 2021 | 7:04 am
Newcrest’s growth strategy is Americas focused The company is building critical mass in Canada with its acquisition of the Brucejack mine in British Columbia. Henry Lazenby | November 19, 2021 | 1:43 pm
GMS: Candace MacGibbon on INV Metals sale to Dundee; M&A and carbon credits “Either you build it or you sell it,” says MacGibbon. Northern Miner Staff | November 19, 2021 | 1:13 pm
