Mining News
- Caught between rare earths and Chinese dominance — the story behind everything no one is telling you: Part one April 22, 2021Investigating how China built its multi-commodity monopolies across the technological spectrum.
- Mining M&A deals top $13 billion in Q1— report April 22, 2021Total deal value saw a 8.3% increase over Q1 2020, TD Securities was top adviser by volume, Goldman Sachs and Perella Weinberg Partners by value.
- Iamgold recalls workers to Westwood mine April 22, 2021Iamgold reduced the size of its workforce in November, following a suspension due to a seismic event.
- Gold price retreats as US jobs data signals recovery April 22, 2021Applications for state unemployment insurance unexpectedly plunged to a fresh pandemic low, new data shows.
- Canada Nickel consolidates, expands Ontario landholding April 22, 2021Canada Nickel will own six additional properties located near its flagship Crawford property.
- Higher grades at Sukari lift Centamin first-quarter output April 22, 2021The company said that output from its Sukari mine climbed 53% to 104,047 ounces in the three months to March 31.
- Millennial achieves high purity battery-grade lithium at Argentinian project April 22, 2021The Canadian company said the pilot plant at the Pastos Grandes project produced lithium carbonate with a purity of 99.96% on the first run.
- Blockchain platform for sustainability compliance revitalized April 22, 2021Everledger says its platform is now being used by diamond retailers to evidence their sustainability credentials and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Metal news
- On Earth Day, a look at environmental targets and what needs to happen next April 22, 2021Today is Earth Day, whatever that means for you. For once, though, the politicians are not adding to greenhouse gas emissions by flying around the world first class or, worse, in private jets to talk... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- This Morning in Metals: Cleveland-Cliffs reports soaring Q1 steelmaking revenues April 22, 2021This morning in metals news: Cleveland-Cliffs reported Q1 steelmaking revenues of $3.9 billion; meanwhile, Novelis added ASI certification for seven more European aluminum manufacturing sites; and,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- UK environmental policy sees emissions target move up by 15 years April 22, 2021Unfortunately for all those who passionately support efforts by people like David Attenborough to force the world to confront climate change – regardless of where you stand on the issue on what is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Maintenance, high demand boost NLMK Group’s Q1 production and sales April 21, 2021Russian steelmaking group Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) reported a 4.1% year-over-year rise in its Q1 crude steel production. The jump came partly due to completion of maintenance on its long products... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- This Morning in Metals: General Motors debuts new electric vehicle model April 21, 2021This morning in metals news: General Motors debuted its 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ electric vehicle; the House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill that seeks to open OPEC up to lawsuits for price collusion;... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- A year later: Chatting with Josh Gilbert of Temperance Beer Co. on the aluminum can shortage, COVID-19 impacts April 21, 2021A little over a year has come and gone since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the US. In addition to the immense human toll, the pandemic has changed the way many people live their lives. Work... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- Facebook, Indian firm CleanMax reach deal on 32 MW wind power project April 20, 2021Social network Facebook recently announced an agreement with a Mumbai-based clean energy firm CleanMax for a 32 MW wind power project in India’s southern province of Karnataka. The MetalMiner Best... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- This Morning in Metals: US steel capacity utilization rate reaches 78.0% April 20, 2021This morning in metals news: US steel capacity utilization reached 78.0% last week; Rio Tinto released its Q1 production results; and the Pilbara Ports Authority reported March shipping figures. The... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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