S. African port operator Transnet restores some operations at Richards Bay after fire Richards Bay Bulk Terminal is Africa's largest coal export facility. Reuters | October 18, 2021 | 1:21 pm
Appetite for ‘green energy metals’ drives deals Demand for copper, nickel, lithium, and cobalt has risen sharply, driven by the global move to lower carbon emissions and electric vehicle makers chasing battery ingredients. Trish Saywell - The Northern Miner | October 18, 2021 | 12:22 pm
Iamgold updates progress at Côté gold mine, initial Gosselin resource The Gosselin deposit is estimated at 124.5 million indicated tonnes averaging 0.84 g/t gold for 3.35 million contained oz. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 18, 2021 | 11:40 am
Seabridge Gold appoints Lead Director John Sabine takes on the position to strengthen the independence of the board from management. MINING.com Editor | October 18, 2021 | 11:35 am
Biggest US coal miner surges as global energy crisis boosts demand Peabody's sales exceeded $900 million, the highest in seven quarters. Bloomberg News | October 18, 2021 | 10:20 am
Apple veteran wins Gates’s backing for Michigan battery startup Battery startup Our Next Energy said Monday it has raised $25 million in a fresh fundraising round. Bloomberg News | October 18, 2021 | 9:55 am
Polymetal’s Nezhda mine produces first concentrate ahead of schedule The concentrator is now entering a ramp-up period and is expected to reach its nameplate capacity and full design recovery by April 2022. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 18, 2021 | 9:40 am
Nickel price shrugs off Vale Onça Puma halt after court order According to a report from the NGO Finnwatch, Vale operations generated deforestation and polluted the Cateté river. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 18, 2021 | 9:10 am
Nornickel urges scientists to find new ways to use palladium The contest will grant $350,000 in total to scientists or entrepreneurs able to come up with a sustainable way to boost demand for palladium. Reuters | October 18, 2021 | 9:10 am