August 24, 2020 Workers bar access to Freeport Indonesia’s Grasberg mine Upset by an ongoing coronavirus-related lockdown, more than a thousand workers are blocking the mine access.
August 24, 2020 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.”
August 21, 2020 Gold mid-tiers’ Q2 2020 fundamentals With the mid-tiers rolling in liquidity, they will likely invest billions in boosting their production as lockdown fears fade in coming quarters
August 21, 2020 ‘Hot’ copper is attracting plenty of deal buzz, executive says Copper is considered a green metal and big mining companies want more of it in their portfolios, says Marimaca Copper president Hayden Locke.
August 21, 2020 Gold price on track for second weekly decline For the week, bullion is down 0.3%, having more dropped more than 3% earlier this week.
August 21, 2020 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.
August 21, 2020 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.
August 21, 2020 IAMGOLD sale of Mali mine delayed amid coup Mali president dissolved parliament hours after soldiers detained him at gunpoint and seized power.
August 20, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more.
August 20, 2020 Gold price bounces back after disappointing Fed minutes Gold recovered from a 3% loss as US unemployment claims topped one million once again.
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