February 18, 2020 Chile says copper price to recover soon from coronavirus impact China is the world's top copper consumer, and Chile is the red metal's top producer.
February 18, 2020 Retail margins could be boosting man-made diamond sales Despite the growth in the availability, it is estimated that still only 1 in 5 diamond retailers in the U.S. carry man-made diamonds.
February 18, 2020 Billionaire Sawiris hopes to join Egypt gold rush as rules eased Country to announce its first exploration tender in about three years by March.
February 18, 2020 China’s copper imports and aluminium consumption to drop again in 2020 Chinese smelters, facing high inventories of sulphuric acid and logistical problems with the coronavirus outbreak, have been forced to cut production.
February 18, 2020 Miners welcome Indonesia’s new jobs bill that could spur coal growth President Joko Widodo's sprawling "Job Creation" bill seeks to change about 80 laws affecting many business sectors.
February 17, 2020 BHP CEO says company needs more copper, nickel Henry also said that the company would be willing to sell its thermal coal assets if a buyer offered a good value.
February 17, 2020 ESA, Hypervine bring blockchain and satellite data together for mining teams The European Space Agency and Scottish start-up partner to develop services to increase efficiency, transparency.
February 17, 2020 Rio submits feasibility study for Tavan Tolgoi power plant Mongolia has been exerting pressure on Rio Tinto to revise the Oyu Tolgoi agreement terms to make it more beneficial to the country and its citizens.
February 17, 2020 BHP profits surge 39% — declares 2nd highest dividend on record Production and unit costs at all its major assets are on track to achieve full-year guidance.
February 17, 2020 Egypt eyes gold rush with fresh exploration tender by March The industry is anticipating the swift awarding of exploration licenses under the new regulations.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm