Markets Iron ore price plunges on steel production curbs in China Steel prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were also undermined by a drop in raw materials and tepid economic data. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2021 - 11:00 pm
Careers Codelco reaches new agreement with union workers The miner has reached an early agreement with the five unions representing workers at its key El Teniente mine. Reuters | August 31, 2021 - 9:21 pm
Intelligence Centerra says 40 metres of water at Kumtor pit a threat to workers, environment In the three months Kyrgyzstan has been running the seized mine, it has flooded with more water than Centerra ever saw collect in 25 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2021 - 7:00 pm
Battery Metals Value of battery metals in new electric cars already beyond 2020 total MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index surpasses 2020 full year total in just six months as lithium, cobalt and nickel prices bounce and tonnes deployed globally set records. MINING.COM Editor | August 31, 2021 - 1:51 pm
Exploration Integra releases high-grade results from Florida Mountain deposit Highlights from ten drill holes include 24.64 g/t Au and 295.31 g/t Ag (28.44 g/t AuEq) over 5.18 metres. Northern Miner Staff | August 31, 2021 - 1:45 pm
Careers Ontario Mining Association appoints new board of directors chair Natasha Vaz will become the first woman to serve as chair of the OMA. Northern Miner Staff | August 31, 2021 - 1:11 pm
Intelligence Chile outlines plans for mining to increase traceability, use less water It wants mining firms in turn to ensure production from large mines is 100% traceable by 2030, and by 2050 for medium and small mines. Reuters | August 31, 2021 - 12:22 pm
Intelligence Copper royalty bill clears another hurdle in Chile The royalty proposal passed by three votes to two in the committee and will now go to the senate floor for debate. Bloomberg News | August 31, 2021 - 12:17 pm
Intelligence Nickel price soars to record in Shanghai on strong demand, low stocks Three-month nickel on the London Metal Exchange also touched its highest since July 30. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2021 - 10:35 am
Battery Metals Silver Elephant releases PEA for Nevada vanadium project Once in production, the Gibellini project would become the first primary vanadium mine within US borders. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2021 - 9:43 am
Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile October 19, 2026
