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Mining minister Juan Carlos Jobet said President Sebastian Piñera's administration is against setting a 3% royalty on copper and lithium.

Mining.com

Chile minister says mining royalty bill “unconstitutional”

He has also vowed to enforce environmental protection rules and secure indigenous communities participation in deciding projects’ future.

Pro-foreign investment Lasso wins Ecuador presidential election

Activists remain concerned with human rights and environmental issues as part of the mining process

Financial Times

Jewellery industry makes slow progress on responsible supply chains

Controlled Thermal Resources has kicked off construction of its Hell's Kitchen Lithium & Power project in California.

Think GeoEnergy

Construction kicks off for California lithium+power project

Norway’s $1.3tn oil fund and UK local government pension fund make move at annual shareholders’ meeting

Top Rio Tinto investors vote against pay report after cave destruction

Expectations for growth in nuclear power lift shares in miners of the radioactive metal

Investors bet clean power shift will fuel higher uranium prices

The $2 trillion infrastructure bill would help create bull conditions in commodity markets, particularly in steel, cobalt, lithium and copper.

Biden’s EV plan would create bull conditions for energy metals — report

Agreement ends a year-long standoff over the gold mine's ownership and outlines plans to restart operations.

Barrick and PNG reach deal over Porgera mine

Energy Trend

Toyota, Nissan, and Honda Prepare to Reduce Production with Remaining Chip Inventory Merely Enough for this Quarter

The miner says it is on track to achieve full-year 2021 production guidance.

KL Gold’s Q1 production exceeds guidance

Leftist Andrés Arauz and right-wing Guillermo Lasso have both vowed to continue promoting the oil and mining sectors, but their approach would be quite different.

Ecuador holds election closely watched by global miners

The Danish firm is now a partner at the Copper Mark Assurance Framework.

FLSmidth joins responsible copper production framework

The mine contributed 863,901 oz of silver between January and March, an 802% increase over the same period last year.

Lucky Friday shaft project to drive higher silver output for Hecla

The single-asset developer has released assay results for five drill holes that extend this area of mineralization to the northeast.

Troilus expands Southwest zone on strike and down-dip

According to McKinsey &#038; Company, the e-mobility industry’s positive performance in the capital markets is a good indicator of where it is heading.

EVs momentum ‘unstoppable’ – report

Gold has risen past the $1,750 technical level for the first time since late February.

Gold price at over 1-month high on dovish Fed minutes

Company pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, amid an investor-driven push for climate change initiatives.

Barrick raises greenhouse gas emission reduction target to 30%

Bamin's Pedra de Ferro iron ore mine in Caetité depends on the completion of the railway to become economically viable.

Brazil’s Bahia Mineracao will operate the Fiol railway

Management appointments announced this week include: Almonty Industries has appointed JH Kim as CFO at Almonty Korea Tungsten, the company’s South Korean [&#8230;]

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The agreement is for financing the mine fleet for the Crawford nickel cobalt sulphide project in Ontario.

Canada Nickel, Taykwa Tagamou Nation ink MOU

Analysts, however, said moves to rein in steel output in China should keep any pullback in prices in check.

Iron ore price rally stalls as China steel rally fades

Greenland’s main opposition party, which is against an international mining project involving uranium and other metals on the Arctic island, has emerged as the biggest party after winning more than a third of votes in an early parliamentary election, according to initial results

The Washington Post

Main opposition party against mining wins Greenland election

Thousands of open-air waste pools near power plants, mines and industrial farms can pose safety dangers from poor management and, increasingly, the effects of climate change.

New York Times

Florida Crisis Highlights a Nationwide Risk From Toxic Ponds

The federal government has levers to pull to enable transition

How the US can stimulate private investment in cutting carbon

The PEA outlines a 3,100 t/d underground mine with a process facility that would produce 238,000 gold oz a year over an 18-year life.

Osisko releases PEA on ‘highly profitable’ gold mine at Windfall in Quebec

Earlier in April, Prime announced assays for 13 core holes completed at three deposits within the eight-deposit Los Reyes project.

Prime Mining raising $19m for Los Reyes in Mexico

50 investors representing $105 billion wrote about concerns of the social and environmental impacts of the Northern Dynasty's proposed Pebble mine.

Investors call on EPA, Congress for ban on development in Alaska’s Bristol Bay

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has updated its tailings standards and it now meets or exceeds most global guidelines.

Canadian miners subject to tougher tailings standards

It could become the country's largest lithium producer if extracting the metal from waste rock proves to be successful enough.

Rio Tinto kicks off lithium production in the US

The latest drill results from past-producing Bralorne gold project in south-central B.C. hit new mineralization below historic workings and southeast of prior intercepts.

Talisker steps out Bralorne gold system in BC

Pampacancha is a high-grade satellite deposit located 4 km from the mill at Hudbay's Constancia mine in Peru.

Hudbay begins pit development at Pampacancha

Company has reported its highest-grade interval ever from underground drilling at its Aureus East gold project in Nova Scotia.

Aurelius Minerals drills highest-grade intercept to date at Aureus East

A new power purchase agreement is expected to reduce energy costs at Rosh Pinah by 18%.

Solar power to reduce emissions, costs at Trevali’s Rosh Pinah mine

China's electricity-hungry bitcoin mines that power nearly 80 percent of the global trade in cryptocurrencies risk undercutting the country's climate goals, a study in the journal Nature Communications said on Tuesday.

Tech Xplore

China's bitcoin mining rush risks derailing climate goals

The power demands and carbon emissions of Bitcoin mining could undermine global efforts to combat climate change, reaching at least 130 million tons of CO2 emissions annually, if new regulations are not placed upon the industry, a Chinese study has found.

Forbes

Bitcoin Could Churn Out 130 Million Tons Of Carbon, Undermining Climate Action. Here’s One Way To Tackle That

With a 27-year life, the project would involve 20 years of mining and seven years of stockpile processing at a 120,000 t/d flotation concentrator.

Mason PEA from Hudbay suggests potential to double copper output

A feasibility study on the development of Media Luna is expected in the first quarter of next year.

Torex receives ‘milestone’ permit for Media Luna development

The Attawapiskat First Nation opposes a new planned mine landfill on its traditional territory, citing threats to cultural sites.

Canadian First Nation challenges DeBeers’ mine waste plans

The billionaire claims Vale is misleading investors by claiming local prosecutors had closed an investigation into alleged illegal practices related to Simandou.

Steinmetz says probe against Vale “alive, well and kicking”

Economists at Citibank said they expect gold to see further sideways trading between the $1,700-$1,900 range in 2021.

Gold price on track for highest close in 6 weeks

The estimate brings five new deposits at the project in western Turkey into resources.

Liberty Gold triples TV Tower resource in Turkey

The first pre-consultation meeting with stakeholders of Guatemala’s Escobal silver mine in Santa Rosa will take place on April 20.

Pre-consultation for Pan American Silver’s Escobal to begin this month

The 2020 drill program has achieved its goal of finding a gold-bearing system hosted within similar rocks and structural setting as the nearby Turquoise Ridge mine.

Seabridge strikes gold at Snowstorm project in Nevada, shares up

If China’s dominance of rare earth element supplies is the global energy transition’s “elephant in the room”, then copper is the 800-pound gorilla.  China’s push for outbound investment, with attendant strategic nuances, are a hallmark of emerging concerns about raw materials supply chains.

Chinese Firms Position For An Energy Transition Copper Supercycle

The Central Houndé project consists of three early-stage exploration permits.

Thor acquires Barrick’s majority interest in Central Houndé project

Papua New Guinea's prime minister has announced an imminent agreement to bring the mine back into operations.

Barrick ready to sign deal to reopen Porgera mine

Gold prices this year had their first quarterly drop since 2018.

Gold price steadies as US jobs report fuels recovery optimism

Assay results suggest potential for higher-grade zones and additional gold mineralization at depth.

Nighthawk drills 5.5 metres of 207.18 g/t gold at Treasure Island

After adding a second rig to the site in February, the company is now scheduling for two more Kay Mine drills.

Arizona Metals raising C$15m to triple Kay Mine drilling

Francis Fannon also previously served as Senior Director for Government Affairs for Murphy Oil Corporation.

Former US assistant secretary for Energy Resources joins Standard Lithium Board

Mining | Policy & Regulation

Roskill believes demand for silicon metal will continue the upward trend it has experienced in the past two decades.

Silicon metal market may benefit from EV boom – report

The world’s second largest miner has earmarked A$24.5 million (almost $19m) for this year, up from $A13.8 million ($10m) in 2020.

Rio Tinto commits to higher Citadel spend

Copper production in Peru has been on a slow roller coaster but it is expected to rise by 16% by year-end.

In the midst of a presidential election, Peru mining sector reports mixed results

If the newly created Entreprise Générale du Cobalt is able to capture all production from artisanal miners, it will compete with Glencore, ERG and China Moly.

Artisanal miners could help Congo become world’s fourth-largest cobalt producer

The binding agreement ends a long-dragged standoff between the companies over the copper-gold mine expansion.

Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill strike funding deal for Oyu Tolgoi

This represents a recovery from last year's 4.2% decline in collective output.

Coal output from top 10 miners to increase by up to 6.6% in 2021 – report

Data gathered in southern Mali by Critical Care International suggest very few of the population would accept a vaccine if offered today.

High rates of vaccine hesitancy among mine employees in Mali – report

Warren Buffet-backed BYD says it’s opting for safer nickel, cobalt-free LFP batteries across its entire line-up as its “blade” technology overcomes driving range issues.

World no 2 electric carmaker goes entirely nickel, cobalt free

The Slave Lake biomass-gas-to-liquids proposed project is expected to produce 6.5 million liters per year of low-carbon intensity, clean-burning synthetic diesel fuel.

Expander Energy, Vanderwell get key permit to build Canada’s first biomass-gas-to-liquids plant

Mining group plans to list ‘Thungela’ amid investor pressure over environment  

Anglo American to demerge South African coal assets

The diversified miner plans to list “Thungela” in Johannesburg and London amid investor pressure over environment.

Anglo American to spin off South African coal assets

EY Canada is launching a new centre of excellence aimed at offering mining companies in the Americas access to innovative services and [&#8230;]

EY Canada launches centre of excellence for mining and metals

Photovoltaic Industry Price Trend: Polysilicon Prices Continue to Rise Marginally as Module Prices Descend from Mitigated Cost Pressure

Acquisition expands the miner's footprint and landholdings in Quebec by about 550%.

Eldorado Gold completes acquisition of QMX Gold

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

Value of top 50 mining companies surges $600 billion from covid lows

The Pakeagama claims are located in the so-called electric avenue pegmatite field of northwestern Ontario.

Musk increases lithium footprint with Ontario project buy

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, battery metals are in high demand, especially with a shortage of supply from low-geopolitical risk jurisdictions.

Eight companies developing battery metals

Chinese steel futures extended their rally in early trade to hit fresh peaks, boosted by strong domestic demand.

China’s record steel futures boost iron ore prices

Steel prices also jumped to record highs, boosted by concerns over supply curbs.

Iron ore price above $170 on robust Chinese demand

Critical metals and minerals are a tiny sliver of a sliver of global  mining production.

GRAPH: Global metal and ore production at a glance

Company has entered into a definitive agreement with Big Ridge Gold, allowing the explorer to earn up to an 80% stake in the past-producing Hope Brook gold project.

First Mining partners with Big Ridge on Newfoundland gold project

In the first three months of 2021, Pure Gold processed 47,182 tonnes grading 2.8 g/t gold and generated 4,011 gold oz.

Pure Gold shares up on Red Lake drill results

China commissioned 76% of the world’s new coal plants in 2020, up
from 64% in 2019

Coal plant development in China offset global retreat

Mining | Finance

An implantable sensor based on color-stable gold nanoparticles is now capable of monitoring the human body for months.

Implantable gold sensor can help monitor vital values, drug effectiveness

These bacteria, which spread out and form biofilms, are being tested at a former gold mine in South Dakota, USA.

Mineral-eating intraterrestrial bacteria may give clues on extraterrestrial life

US automakers are finally making bold commitments to electrify their fleets, but in the short-term, there may not be enough lithium-ion batteries to go around.

The need for a battery gold rush in US

The world’s top exporter of the metal decided to close its borders for a month as a deadly covid-19 wave smashed records.

Copper price jumps as Chile closes its borders

The French Supreme Court overturned a decision by the Paris Court of Appeal which had annulled part of the award granted by the ICSID to Rusoro Mining.

Rusoro to pursue $1.5b award against Venezuela following French Supreme Court ruling

Eleven people have been trapped since March 26 inside the pit of an unregulated gold operation in the central Caldas department.

Colombian authorities continue rescue efforts for 11 miners trapped inside flooded pit

Chile’s Cemin Holding Minero hired France’s Engie to provide 1.48 GWh of certified green electricity per year to Pullalli.

Cemin’s Pullalli gold-silver operation in Chile to use 100% renewable energy

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Skeena is developing the Eskay Creek mine, on Tahltan Territory in British Columbia's Golden Triangle.

Tahltan Nation invests $3.9 million in Skeena Resources

Meanwhile, Argonaut also reported a 43% increase in mineral reserves and a 26% increase in M+I resources.

Argonaut Gold’s sale of Ana Paula project falls through

The international mining industry is in the early stages of the biggest collective boost it has received for almost 50 years.

The View from England: Batteries are a welcome spark for the mining sector

Pure Gold ramps up mill, fine tunes underground ops

Mining | Gold

Florida’s Crisis Highlights a Nationwide Risk From Toxic Ponds

Scientists say coal ash from the Punta Catalina power plant revealed high concentrations of arsenic, selenium and other potentially harmful heavy metals.

Ash from largest coal-fired power plant in the DR releasing toxic heavy metals – report

Germany has promised to abandon coal by 2038 and achieve a mostly carbon-free energy system by 2050.

Germany to shut down 1.5 GW of coal generation by December

With 16 active mines, Wyoming accounts for almost 40% of the US coal production.

How the US top coal-producing state is moving towards net-zero emissions

Two new reports argue for a leap in uranium prices as China commits to 46% increase in nuclear capacity, Europe designates it "green" and inventory is hoovered up.

Stars are aligning for uranium price rally

What fate will befall the Justice family coal mines as creditors of bankrupt Greensill look for answers.

Gov. Jim Justice No Longer A Billionaire, After $850 Million Debt To Insolvent Greensill Capital Revealed

The world has doubled its wind and solar energy generation in five years, but countries are refusing to let go of fossil fuels, presenting a serious threat to climate targets, a new report has revealed.

‘The Urgency Is Immense’: Wind And Solar Power Double In 5 Years, But Countries Are Clinging To Coal

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Renews

Renewables drive record coal drop in 2020

Combustible by-product (CBP) production in the U.S. electric power industry decreased from 135.1 million short tons in 2010 to 88.7 million short tons in 2019, a 34% decline. CBPs are residues left over after the combustion of coal, petroleum coke, residual fuel oil, and wood or wood waste. CBPs can be disposed of in onsite or offsite landfills or ponds, reused in products such as concrete wallboard or as structural fill to support roadways (referred to as beneficial reuse), or stored for subsequent disposal or reuse. The beneficial reuse rate of CBPs from operating power plants increased from 38% in 2010 to 44% in 2019.

Energy Information Administration

U.S. electric power industry produces less and recycles more combustible by-product

Moody's expects US thermal exports will increase to about 30-35 million tonnes in 2021, up from an EIA-estimated 27 million tonnes in 2020.

US thermal coal earnings to rise, with some ESG risk caveats – report

Swedish researchers say insufficient financial reporting by mining companies may lead to an underestimation of environmental liabilities.

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