January 11, 2021

Jim Bob Moffett, co-founder of Freeport, dies at 82

On his watch, the company rode an unprecedented commodities boom, expanding to challenge Codelco as the world’s biggest copper miner.

January 10, 2021

Canadian company’s exploration rights in Peru hanging by a thread

After granting exploration mineral rights to a subsidiary of Tesoro Minerals, Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines is revisiting its decision.

January 10, 2021

Scientists use microwave oven to turn coal into graphite

Nano-graphite was obtained from coal by using copper foil, glass containers and a conventional household microwave oven.

January 8, 2021

The periodic table of commodity returns

U.S. Global Investors traces 10 years of commodity price performance.

January 8, 2021

Buchans and Boliden to advance VMS project

The company has re-logged more than 154,000 metres of archived drill core from approximately 850 drill holes.

January 8, 2021

BHP tests Toyota EVs at Nickel West

They will trial a LandCruiser 70, converted from running on diesel to fully electric via onboard battery power.

January 8, 2021

Beny Steinmetz’s bribery trial to begin Monday

The owner of BSG Resources is accused of paying the wife of Guinea’s deceased former president to secure the concession rights to the Simandou iron ore project.

January 8, 2021

UK shareholder raises concerns over Rio, BHP Arizona mine

LAPFF, whose member schemes manage more than 300 billion pounds in assets, has direct holdings in both Rio and BHP.

January 8, 2021

Glencore in final talks over Mopani sale

According to Zambian state radio, a deal is likely to be signed next week.

January 8, 2021

Eldorado Gold output up by 34% in 2020

The Canadian miner increased gold production to 528,874 ounces despite covid-19 measures.