Tesla’s reluctant commitment to cobalt a warning to others Just when Tesla seemed to be pivoting away from using cobalt in its batteries, it signs a long-term supply deal with Glencore. Reuters | June 23, 2020 | 9:34 am
First Majestic Silver to sell Mexico assets to Apollo The Jalisco Group of Properties, totalling 32 miles, include a total of 15 highly prospective claims. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2020 | 9:30 am
Australia sacred sites seen remaining under threat after mine law reform While the proposed legislation embodies significant changes on paper, they will do little to prevent miners in practice from getting their way. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2020 | 9:15 am
Congo officials vow to tackle child labour at mines Pandemic could drive more families to put their children to work in mines, officials said. Reuters | June 23, 2020 | 9:14 am
Europe targets US coal in election-year trade staredown Targeting the $2.7-billion in coal exports to the EU would hit at the base of Trump’s support. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2020 | 8:46 am
Fortescue Metals hits automation milestone The iron ore major has converted its 100th truck into an autonomous one at its Western Australia operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2020 | 6:30 am
Spearmint Resources to kickstart Nevada lithium operations The Canadian miner is working on a series of strategies to be applied at the Elon property and the McGee property. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 23, 2020 | 6:20 am
Southern Silver to pay $15m for 100% interest in Mexican project The Vancouver-based miner executed an agreement with Electrum Global Holdings to buy 60% indirect working interest in the Cerro Las Minitas project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 23, 2020 | 6:15 am
Is gender inequality mining’s ESG blindspot? Mining companies are failing to consider the disproportionate effects of mining on women and girls, says Responsible Mining Foundation. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 23, 2020 | 6:00 am