Earth’s ‘Goldilocks zone’ responsible for metal ore deposit formation

Researchers have discovered a ‘Goldilocks zone’ at the base of the earth’s crust where temperature allows for metals to be transported to shallower levels near the surface.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 1, 2022 | 6:06 am

AME Roundup: British Columbia mining production reached record spend in 2021

Despite the challenges the industry dealt with in 2021, the forecast value for total provincial mining production in the province reached an all-time high of C$12.6 billion.

Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2022 | 5:35 am

Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism

Eight-month independent review of the miner’s workplace culture found disturbing, systemic behaviours across the company’s sites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2022 | 3:37 am

Nutrien eyes potash production boost amid turmoil in Russia, Belarus

The world's biggest potash miner could boost production by up to 29% in coming years.

Reuters | January 31, 2022 | 10:41 pm

AngloGold flags annual earnings slump on lower sales

South Africa's top miner reiterated its previous annual output forecast of 2.427 million ounces.

Reuters | January 31, 2022 | 10:03 pm

Gold dealmaking set to take off along with prices, Gold Royalty’s Garofalo says

“This is just the beginning of the M&A cycle.”

Bloomberg News | January 31, 2022 | 3:10 pm

Cobalt outlook bullish through 2022 and beyond, ERG CEO says

Benedikt Sobotka said that the surging price of the metal, which rose by 119% in 2021, was giving a very clear message: the market is severely short of cobalt, a key ingredient in the batteries that power EVs.

Fastmarkets | January 31, 2022 | 3:02 pm

This chart says industrial metals prices have far to fall

Unless there’s been a major decoupling of copper, zinc, nickel, aluminum prices and Chinese manufacturing activity, declines of as much as 40% may be in the offing.

Frik Els | January 31, 2022 | 2:48 pm

British Columbia saw near-record spend on mineral exploration in 2021

Mineral exploration in the province hit “new heights” in 2021, with a near-record C$660 million spent.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 31, 2022 | 2:28 pm

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