Megafactories buildout could up nickel demand in batteries 19 fold—Benchmark

Having trouble viewing this email?  View online Mining News Digest Wednesday 6 February 2019 Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Diamond     Iron Ore     Nickel     PGMs     Silver Megafactories buildout could up nickel demand in batteries 19 fold—Benchmark Benchmark's MD Simon Moore told the Senate Committee on energy that 70 battery megafactories are in global production – up from 17 . read » Vale declares force majeure on some contracts after deadly dam burst Iron ore prices have surged since the disaster, hitting a nearly two-year high on Monday. read » Thor Explorations to build Nigeria's first large-scale gold mine Company envisions construction beginning in the second quarter of the year, followed by an 18-month building period. read » Canadian gold junior hits bonanza grades at Finland project Aurion Resources' stock soared 27% Tuesday after reporting new high-grade assay results from drilling on its Risti project in northern Finland.  read » Ford says carmakers may need to invest in cobalt mines soon Carmakers may have to consider investing directly in cobalt mines in order to secure supply over the next three to five years, according to ord Motor Co. senior manager for energy storage strategy and research Ted Miller. read » Diamond prices sliding – report 1-carat stones fell by 0.4% last month and 1.8% compared to January 2018. read » BlueRock finds another exceptional diamond at South African mine It is the second largest diamond mined from Kareevlei and the third valued at over $50,000. read » Outlook brightens for 2019, says Silver Institute Silver price to strengthen this year and average $16.75 per ounce. read » Gold Fields plans mega solar power plant at Grannie Smith Construction is to begin in May and be complete by Q4 2019. read » Pure Gold Mining boosts resources at Madsen project The company released an updated resource estimate that sees Madsen's indicated resource jump by 319,000 ounces (18%) to a total of 2.06 million ounces. read » McEwen says Gold Bar will make first pour this month Commercial production is expected by the end of Q1 2019. read » The new Cold War and gold The best defense against the repercussions of a mounting pile of debt, and the new cold war, is to own gold – the traditional safe haven. read » Bushveld Minerals hopes to list in Johannesburg by Q3 The listing is not intended to raise capital but would allow investment from South Africa where its core business was located. read » Is there a new golden age for copper coming to British Columbia? Even those who don't follow mining or invest in it could probably tell you that a global energy transition will mean the world is going to need a lot more copper. read » Africa Mining Indaba: 'Let's talk,' Ramaphosa tells producers Executives, investors and government officials meet in Cape Town this week at the African Mining Indaba, the continent's biggest gathering of one of its most essential industries. read » Trading house Mitsubishi maintains full-year profit forecast * April-Dec net profit grows 6 pct y/y to record 442 bln yen * Books impairment losses on Olam, Chilean iron ore mines * Keeps full-year profit forecast of record 640 bln yen Japan's biggest […] read » Audit of burst Brazil dam found issues with drainage, monitoring – reports The report by German-based TÜV SÜD made 17 recommendations aimed at improving the stability of the structure and was dated September 2018. read » Palladium rally offers lifeline to buoy South African miners Record palladium prices and a weaker rand are lifting the gloom enveloping South Africa's platinum industry. read » South Africa's rand shows its mettle as iron ore prices surge If you are searching for clues on how the rand will move next, watch the iron-ore price. read » Lara grants Capstone option to buy copper project in Brazil The Planalto project is located in the northern Carajás province. read » Komatsu named one of the safest companies in America Komatsu Mining Corp. has been named one of America's Safest Companies by EHS Today, the magazine for environment, health and safety leaders. read » Zambia receives bids for stake in state mining investment arm The offers relate to the ministry's 17% holding in ZCCM-IH and a sale would be subject to cabinet approval. read » Read more news on MINING.com » Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Diamond     Iron Ore     Nickel     PGMs     Silver About Us   |  Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   |  Contact Us   |  Advertise This email was sent to you by InfoMine Inc. 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