August 9, 2021

Russell: China goes from driver to brake for crude oil, iron ore and copper

China has switched from driving global demand for major commodities to being a drag on growth.

August 9, 2021

Indonesia suspends coal exports from 34 mining companies

Companies failed to meet domestic market obligations between January and July this year, according to a government document.

August 9, 2021

Rio Tinto mismanagement caused cost overrun at Oyu Tolgoi

Costs to expand the Mongolian mine, Rio's biggest copper growth project, have ballooned up to $6.75 billion from Rio's original budget of $5.3 billion in 2016.

August 8, 2021

Vale iron ore shipments from Northern Brazil at lowest in 4 years

Iron ore shipments from the Ponta da Madeira port in São Luís were 18% lower than expected in July, according to Marine Traffic.

August 8, 2021

Mali’s gold exports ease 0.3% in 2020

Covid-19-related work stoppages impacted Mali's gold output in 2020.

August 6, 2021

Albemarle sees inflation as speed bump in supply growth

Labor tightness in Western Australia has caused a three-month delay at the Kemerton II expansion.

August 6, 2021

Gold price plummets as US employment data beat expectations

Gold could fall towards $1,700 in the near term, one analyst said.

August 6, 2021

AngloGold plunges as key African mine may stay shut all year

The company lowered its output goal by about 12% after removing planned gold from the Obuasi operation.

August 6, 2021

Tin, aluminum to outperform other base metals in H2 – Antaike

Base metal prices have surged to multi-year or record highs in 2021 on recovering demand from the pandemic.

August 6, 2021

China Moly commits $2.5 billion to double Tenke Fungurume copper, cobalt output

Project at the Congo-based mine, one of the world’s largest copper-cobalt deposits, is expected to be completed in 2023.