New nickel price launched as attention shifts to green supply Metal trades at 9-month high as mined output tanks, but future supply for EVs looks to acid-leaching projects that pump waste into the ocean. Frik Els | August 25, 2020 | 1:08 pm
DeepGreen partners with scientists on seafloor discovery program The battery metals start-up is investing over $60 million to accelerate a program on the potential environmental impacts of collecting polymetallic nodules from the deep seabed. MINING.com Editor | August 25, 2020 | 12:38 pm
Northern Dynasty stock plummets further with Pebble project in limbo The stock declined nearly 32% after falling by more than 40% on Monday. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 25, 2020 | 11:48 am
Sale would see Nemaska Lithium emerge as new entity After completing sale proposal, Nemaska would be reorganized into a new entity, Residual Nemaska Lithium. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 25, 2020 | 11:11 am
Rio Tinto’s weak response to cave blasts will trigger stronger reaction Miners may still have some way to go to be seen placing ESG issues at the heart of their operations. Reuters | August 25, 2020 | 11:00 am
Hudbay acquires majority stake in Talbot project Located in the Flin Flon-Snow Lake region, Talbot holds the fourth-largest initial resource prior to production. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 25, 2020 | 10:28 am
Gold price declines on renewed vaccine hopes Gold continues to decline after posting back-to-back weekly losses for the first time since June. MINING.com Editor | August 25, 2020 | 9:29 am
Protest at Grasberg mine extends to second day Freeport mine workers demand an easing of a coronavirus lockdown. Reuters | August 25, 2020 | 9:21 am
Rio Tinto’s Kennecott first to win responsible production award Utah-based operation met over 30 criteria for responsible environmental, social and governance practices, set up by the voluntary program. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 25, 2020 | 9:03 am