October 13, 2021 Tesla inks multi-year nickel supply deal with Prony Resources The New Caledonian miner will provide the US carmaker with about 42,000 tonnes of the metal needed to produce batteries that power its EVs.
October 12, 2021 Barrick CEO, PNG Prime Minister to meet on potential fast-track of Porgera restart Bristow hopes to speed up negotiations for the reopening of Papua New Guinea's vast open pit and underground gold mine.
October 8, 2021 BHP to expand into “tougher jurisdictions” in search of battery metals CEO Mike Henry said the company is ready for a strategic shift out of its geographical, advanced-economies comfort zone.
October 7, 2021 Nickel: the mined commodity most exposed to biodiversity risks — report According to Verisk Maplecroft, nickel is exposed to biodiversity risks because some of the largest nickel operations are located in Indonesia, New Caledonia and the Philippines.
October 7, 2021 Fortescue grabs 60% of Dutch energy tech firm The miner's green energy arm said the acquisition is part of FMG's plan to supply 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.
October 6, 2021 Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for Western Australia mining and FIFO workers Requirement applies to about 141,000 people, including fly-in, fly-out and other workers in mining, exploration and oil & gas.
October 5, 2021 Newmont axes gold output targets at Boddington Revision comes as a result of several challenges during commissioning the mine's first Autonomous Haulage System fleet.
October 5, 2021 Fortescue Metals to eliminate scope 3 emissions by 2040 The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner will address the emissions across its entire global value chain, including steel manufacturing.
October 4, 2021 Agnico Eagle and Kirkland Lake Gold merger likely the last major deal in Canada “Most of the big deals are done,” says Haywood Securities mining analyst.
October 4, 2021 BHP inks nickel supply deal with Toyota-Panasonic battery venture The collaboration with Japan’s Prime Planet Energy & Solutions seeks the creation of "a green electric vehicle ecosystem."
Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets. February 13, 2026 | 09:01 am
