Turkey lifts ban on importing scrap metal from Lebanon The Turkish decision will secure $100 million of "fresh dollars" annually for Lebanon. Reuters | February 6, 2022 | 9:56 am
Operating coal-fired power plants more expensive than switching to renewables – report A University of Surrey researcher makes the case for solar power in a new paper. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2022 | 7:41 am
Jammed in a cage with no escape, women suffer mining’s dark side From South Africa’s ultra-deep shafts to the vast iron ore pits of Western Australia, the message from the world’s mines is overwhelming. Women are not safe. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2022 | 5:35 pm
As Peru’s cabinet deals with new crisis, 10-day blockade against Las Bambas expected to go on The four communities blocking the main road used by Las Bambas since January 26 have agreed to stay put despite political crisis. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 5, 2022 | 4:59 pm
Rio Tinto, Boart Longyear receive ‘safe day, every day’ awards at AME Roundup Rio Tinto Exploration Canada took gold for achieving over 317,000 hours without a reported injury in 2020. Amanda Stutt | February 4, 2022 | 2:09 pm
Gold investors returning Investors have finally started returning to gold after ignoring its young upleg for several months. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | February 4, 2022 | 10:34 am
Zijin Mining to invest $380m in Argentina lithium plant The plant will be located in the Tres Quebradas project, in the northern province of Catamarca. Reuters | February 4, 2022 | 10:26 am
Standard Lithium responds to short seller allegations, stock rebounds Short seller alleged that Standard is part of a "long-running stock promotion scheme" by its chief executive Robert Mintak. Staff Writer | February 4, 2022 | 9:58 am
Peru copper output up almost 7% despite social unrest Copper production, the country's main export, rose in 2021 partly thanks to the beginning of operations of Marcobre's $1.6 billion Mina Justa mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2022 | 9:01 am
