Vale opens iron ore grinding hub in China
The Brazilian miner is producing high-grade iron ore fines for pelletizing at its new three-million-tonnes-a-year grinding hub in China's Zhoushan.
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Northern Dynasty stock craters on Trump block report, environment demand
In an unexpected U-turn, the US Army Corps of Engineers has asked the company to craft a new mitigation plan for the controversial copper-gold mine in Alaska.
BHP to fund Canada’s Midland nickel exploration
BHP will fund 100% of Midland's initial search for nickel in Quebec, up to $1.06 million a year.
Rio Tinto chiefs lose millions over aboriginal site blast
Rio will cut short-term bonuses of some senior executives after internal review found “systemic failures in the cultural heritage management system.”
AngloGold must keep South Africa listing
The company has to remain listed on the local bourse to conclude the sale of its remaining assets in the country to Harmony Gold.
Gem Diamonds finds 442 carat rough at Letšeng mine
The type II withe diamond is one of the largest gem quality rocks recovered this year.
IAMGOLD sale of Mali mine delayed amid coup
Mali president dissolved parliament hours after soldiers detained him at gunpoint and seized power.
Antofagasta earnings dive on lower copper prices, virus
Earnings for the first half of the year dropped 22% as copper production and prices were affected by the global coronavirus pandemic.
SQM posts record sales, boosts output despite weak market
The world’s second largest lithium miner saw sales jump almost 50% and boosted output, but low prices hit profits.
Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott delay
The world’s second largest miner said a two-month delay in restarting the smelter at the US mine prompted the revision.
How 2026 will reshape the US critical mineral resilience
Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: growing support for high-risk minerals and renewed focus on domestic processing technologies.
