China coal giant plans a surge in clean energy spending Shenhua, which mines coal and burns it in power plants, plans to peak emissions by 2025 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Bloomberg News | March 28, 2022 | 3:12 pm
Anglo looks to the sea as water scarcity hits Chile copper mines The proposal is to build a plant on the coast of the Valparaiso region that would produce drinking water for residents in exchange for access to waste water that could be used at mines. Bloomberg News | March 28, 2022 | 2:57 pm
Ukraine’s Metinvest doubles iron ore exports to Europe despite fighting There was strong demand, but customers also wanted to show solidarity with Ukraine, CEO said. Reuters | March 28, 2022 | 1:38 pm
Miners gather in copper capital facing ‘another world’ of tumult The last time the copper industry gathered in Santiago, prices were below $3/lb amid concerns over a slowdown in Chinese demand. Bloomberg News | March 28, 2022 | 1:17 pm
Mount Polley copper mine in British Columbia ramping up to restart this spring Mount Polley was shut down in 2014, after a massive tailings pond collapse. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | March 28, 2022 | 1:07 pm
Epiroc introduces DM30 XC blast hole drill A low- or high-pressure compressor can create the right configuration for any drilling operation. Staff Writer | March 28, 2022 | 12:04 pm
Spanish Mountain’s initial project description receives BC, federal agency acceptance Spanish Mountain gold project in British Columbia is expected to operate for 14 years producing a total of 2.1 million oz. gold. Staff Writer | March 28, 2022 | 11:54 am
Neo Performance’s Estonia REE facility awarded for sustainability performance Only operating commercial rare earth separations and rare metal processing plant in the EU received a Gold Medal by EcoVadis. Staff Writer | March 28, 2022 | 11:48 am
Rusal can’t access alumina from Australia JV as pressure builds Rusal owns a 20% stake in Queensland Alumina, which is operated by Rio Tinto. Bloomberg News | March 28, 2022 | 9:51 am