Gold Fields investor tells miner to scrap Yamana deal While the market reaction to the deal has been mostly negative, some analysts believe Gold Fields could benefit from expanding its size and geographical diversification. Reuters | June 10, 2022 | 7:25 am
In Bolivia’s Amazon, wildcat gold mining boom stokes tension over environment The rise in wildcat mining has seen Bolivia, a country of some 12 million people, become the world's top importer of mercury since 2019. Reuters | June 10, 2022 | 7:17 am
Guinea extends deadline for bauxite miners to present refinery plans Country's junta has given bauxite mining companies 10 days to present a timeline for the construction of alumina refineries. Reuters | June 10, 2022 | 7:12 am
Mining People: Discovery Silver, NioCorp, Northern Graphite, Snow Lake Resources Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | June 10, 2022 | 6:11 am
Stronger alloys for casting, welding closer to becoming reality New technology has allowed researchers to better understand how aluminum-copper alloys behave. Staff Writer | June 10, 2022 | 5:06 am
China to send squads to coal country to ensure price controls China’s efforts to subdue the price of its mainstay fuel are just one facet of a wider struggle across the world to contain energy inflation. Bloomberg News | June 9, 2022 | 7:03 pm
Temporary administrator takes over China Moly’s Tenke mine in Congo The government suspects the mine has understated its levels of reserves in order to reduce the amount it pays to Gecamines. Reuters | June 9, 2022 | 5:06 pm
Nutrien will boost fertilizer production capacity as prices soar The world’s largest fertilizer company will ramp up potash production capability to 18 million tonnes by 2025, a 40% increase compared to 2020. Bloomberg News | June 9, 2022 | 4:27 pm
Anglo American takes on an industry-first sustainability-linked loan Financing focuses exclusively on social development indicators. Henry Lazenby | June 9, 2022 | 3:59 pm