Australia approves controversial Whitehaven coal mine expansion The backing of the federal environment minister is described by advocates as a betrayal. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2021 | 3:42 am
Vale and Asian miner seek Brazil nod to fast-track mine projects Vale and Sul Americana de Metais S.A. have qualified for a new policy adopted by Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro administration that aims to streamline the licensing process. Bloomberg News | September 16, 2021 | 3:10 pm
Russia mulls new extraction tax and higher profit tax for metals firms Russia's finance ministry proposed setting a mineral extraction tax linked to global prices for producers of iron ore, coking coal and fertilizers. Reuters | September 16, 2021 | 2:38 pm
Guinea’s junta urges miners to help break “resource curse” The coup exacerbated concerns about supply constraints that have pushed aluminum prices to the highest level in 13 years. Bloomberg News | September 16, 2021 | 1:54 pm
Sonoro Gold completes PEA on Cerro Caliche in Mexico Sonoro has an option to acquire 100% of the project, about 45 km from the town of Magdalena de Kino. Northern Miner Staff | September 16, 2021 | 1:30 pm
American Pacific shares surge on ‘bonanza’ grabs from expanded Nevada land package The company will acquire assets from Ubica Gold, gaining 77 claims at Tuscarora. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 16, 2021 | 12:00 pm
Alrosa tests CO2 capture potential by its ore The initial phase of Alrosa's study showed that kimberlite ore in its tailings could potentially absorb more CO2 than the entire company generates. Reuters | September 16, 2021 | 11:24 am
Coal funding persists even as climate worry grows Coal might be the dirtiest word in climate politics in the run up to the United Nations COP26 summit. Bloomberg News | September 16, 2021 | 11:06 am
Global passenger EV registrations more than double in a year – report Adamas Intelligence found 4.16 million new units were registered in first half of this year versus 1.99 million units in the first half of 2020. MINING.com Editor | September 16, 2021 | 10:54 am
