January 21, 2021

Alrosa sees diamond demand uptick in 2021

The Russian miner saw sales grow more than three fold in the fourth quarter of 2020 to 17 million carats.

January 21, 2021

Sibanye-Stillwater exceeds PGM, gold production guidance

The South African miner saw a positive recovery in the second half of 2020.

January 21, 2021

Eldorado to buy QMX Gold for $105 million

Friendly acquisition expands the miner's footprint and landholdings in Quebec by about 550%.

January 20, 2021

Orion and Centerra close Hardrock sale

Hardrock is one of the most significant large-scale, permitted, mine development opportunities in North America, company says.

January 20, 2021

Australia’s iron ore export hub starts clearing port ahead of cyclone

The Pilbara Ports Authority has begun clearing large vessels from anchorages at Port Hedland, the world's biggest iron ore loading hub.

January 20, 2021

Moody’s says copper price will retreat from January highs

Long term fundamentals of the bellwether metal remain intact however according to new note from debt ratings agency.

January 20, 2021

Gatos Silver puts Mexican mine into production, then lists on TSX/NYSE

Cerro Los Gatos is expected to produce about 12.2 million silver-equivalent ounces a year over a mine life of eleven years.

January 20, 2021

Fire at Vale iron ore terminal could cut shipments by 32m tonnes – sources

Replacement of shiploader boom could take months and hit Vale's shipping capacity in 2021.

January 20, 2021

GoGold announces NPV of $295m for Los Ricos south PEA

Company released the results of its initial PEA for its project in Jalisco State, Mexico.

January 20, 2021

President Biden to boost US mining, green energy metals

Analysts say any slowdown effects in the mining sector will be offset by Biden’s plans to support domestic production of metals used in EVs, solar panels and green technologies.