October 6, 2021 Copper price down amid demand outlook worries Germany’s factory orders slumped 7.7% in August, in the third-biggest drop in the past 30 years.
October 6, 2021 Gold Resource to buy Aquila in $30 million deal The new miner will be an intermediate gold producer once Aquila’s Back Forty zinc and copper project in Michigan begins production.
October 6, 2021 Technology to transform bauxite red mud into fertile soil nearly a reality Scientists have partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to develop the solution.
October 5, 2021 WATCH: Fire halts copper production at Vale’s Salobo mine The Brazilian mine accounts for half Vale's copper production – engineers hope to resume output end of October.
October 5, 2021 De Beers sells first traceable diamonds under GemFair Sold parcel of ethically sourced diamonds came from artisanal and small-scale miners in Sierra Leone.
October 5, 2021 Newmont axes gold output targets at Boddington Revision comes as a result of several challenges during commissioning the mine's first Autonomous Haulage System fleet.
October 5, 2021 Fortescue Metals to eliminate scope 3 emissions by 2040 The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner will address the emissions across its entire global value chain, including steel manufacturing.
October 5, 2021 Alrosa to invest $34 million to reclaim tailings pit at Aikhal The Aikhal division includes one of Russia’s and the world’s largest diamond mines.
October 4, 2021 Agnico Eagle and Kirkland Lake Gold merger likely the last major deal in Canada “Most of the big deals are done,” says Haywood Securities mining analyst.
October 4, 2021 Defense Metals’ stock jumps on drill boost at Wicheeda rare earth property The company plans to mobilize a second diamond drill to expedite its Wicheeda REE deposit resource expansion and drill program in British Columbia.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am