December 16, 2020 Iron ore prices on the march again Futures hit fresh record in China after country's steel industry body in call with Rio TInto says current pricing mechanism "unreasonable."
December 16, 2020 Equinox to buy Premier Gold in $480 million all-stock deal The friendly deal hands Equinox Premier's interest in the Hardrock project in Ontario, as well as the Mercedes mine in Mexico and the Hasaga and Rahill-Bonanza properties in Red Lake,…
December 16, 2020 Rio Tinto’s $6.7bn Oyu Tolgoi expansion to begin in 2022 The update on budget and timeline for the expansion didn't provide clarity on the funding and economics surrounding the giant project.
December 15, 2020 Base metals get supercharged thanks to China rebound Industrial metals are well on their way to being among the top performers of 2020.
December 15, 2020 Pendulum swings in favour of aluminum demand and prices Flourishing demand in China and the United States, higher freight costs and tight scrap supplies are expected to fuel further rises in prices of the metal.
December 14, 2020 World’s largest copper miner to cut carbon emissions 70% by 2030 Chile's Codelco also vowed to reduce inland water consumption by 60% and recycle 65% of its industrial waste.
December 11, 2020 Rare earth producers aim to agree global environment standards in 2021 Manufacturers of electronic goods and EVs are under pressure from consumers to push their suppliers to impose sustainability standards.
December 11, 2020 Commodities hit 6-year high with recovery boosting oil, copper The Bloomberg Commodity Spot Index rose 1.3% on Thursday to its highest since 2014.
December 11, 2020 Coal mining accidents tests China’s control of its cheapest fuel A series of deadly mining accidents has hit output, while self-imposed import restrictions -- including on key supplier Australia -- limit shipments from overseas.
December 10, 2020 EV Metal Index on course for record year MINING.COM EV Metal Index, which tracks the value of battery metals in newly registered passenger EVs surge 80% year on year.
First Nordic Metals rebrands as Goldsky Resources The name change was made in connection with the company's recent acquisition of Mawson Finland. December 22, 2025 | 02:20 pm