January 6, 2021 Permit for Aquila Resources’ Back Forty mine denied Michigan judge ruling revokes the wetlands permit for the Back Forty project in Lake Township, north of Menominee.
January 6, 2021 Steelmakers, Caterpillar jump on bigger stimulus hopes American steelmakers and machinery producers surged on speculation that Democrats will take control of Congress.
January 6, 2021 Gold price loses momentum with US runoffs in focus Gold prices declined from a near eight-week high as investors await the outcome of US Senate runoff elections.
January 6, 2021 Goldman proclaims the dawn of a new commodity supercycle Goldman’s view is predicated on how the world will recover from the pandemic with an emphasis on a green industrial revolution.
January 6, 2021 Taseko Mines to move ahead with Arizona copper project The Florence town council won't appeal the Aquifer protection permit (APP) for the project.
January 6, 2021 Tianqi’s top shareholders selling up to 4% stake It would be the second time in less than a year that controlling investor Chengdu Tianqi seeks to offload part of its stake.
January 5, 2021 China on recovery drive, but risk generator in metals markets – report Fitch expects Chinese mining operations to continue in full gear since the ramp-up in H220.
January 5, 2021 Shandong in pole position for Cardinal takeover Shandong is now the only remaining bidder, with a relevant interest in over 68% of Cardinal's shares.
January 5, 2021 Codelco okays $1.4bn plan to expand Salvador mine It will convert Salvador, in operation since 1959, from an underground copper mine to an open-pit.
January 5, 2021 Hedge funds raise mining shorts as covid vaccines seen tamping gold gains RBC has also cut its 2021 forecast for gold to $1,810 per ounce from $1,893.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am