February 26, 2020 US regulators to block Peabody, Arch Coal JV The FTC filed a lawsuit to block the business combination on the grounds that it would eliminate competition and raise prices.
February 26, 2020 Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks Company announced ordinary dividend of $6.2 billion in 2019 and total cash returns of $7.2 billion.
February 26, 2020 Nornickel warns of coronavirus risks, reports leap in profit Russian giant reported 2019 net profit up 95% and expects uncertain times for nickel and copper markets.
February 25, 2020 Russian billionaire forges ahead on tokens for metals Potanin has long signaled plans to start crypto tokens for metals.
February 25, 2020 Ontario teachers’ expands gold mining exposure with unusual deal Investors showed their approval by pushing shares of New Gold up as much as 16% in Toronto.
February 25, 2020 Egypt seeks Midas touch with new gold-mining exploration tender The first bid round since 2017 will be held from March 15 to July 15, with subsequent ones taking place every four months.
February 24, 2020 Deal activity drops over 5% in Canada’s mining industry in January M&A was the leading category in the month in terms of volume.
February 24, 2020 Gold price surges as hedge funds wager $9bn on more gains Biggest one day jump since Brexit vote as gold ETF purchases and hedge funds positioning reach record level.
February 24, 2020 Coronavirus is double shock for China’s giant aluminium sector The London Metal Exchange aluminium price sank to a three-year low of $1,685 per tonne at the start of February.
February 24, 2020 Newcrest hails drill results at Havieron project Australia’s largest gold producer is working on defining the potential deposit's scale and mining methods.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
