Crazy metal prices inflate miners’ capex conundrum

Soaring commodity prices should be a green light for global miners, yet the sector’s investment plans remain stubbornly short of what’s needed to decarbonise the global economy.

Reuters | May 14, 2021 | 4:29 pm

Union at BHP’s Escondida, Spence copper mines reject contract offer

Union president says 97% of the group's workers had voted…

Reuters | May 14, 2021 | 1:08 pm

RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest copper mines

Huge demand growth is expected for copper – vital to…

MINING.com Editor | May 14, 2021 | 12:34 pm

Einhorn touts Teck with copper price rally enduring

Greenlight Capital’s David Einhorn said he recommend shares of Canadian…

Bloomberg News | May 14, 2021 | 7:19 am

Vale set to receive first-ever wind-powered ore carrier

The ship, a VLOC, or very-large ore carrier, will also…

Reuters | May 14, 2021 | 7:11 am

Rio Tinto may lose black partners needed to meet South Africa law

Black investors are frustrated by the suspension of dividends and community opposition that stymied expansion plans.

Bloomberg News | May 14, 2021 | 3:47 am

Mining majors are getting cheaper amid iron ore price rally

Slightly lower valuations may indicate shares still have upside.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 13, 2021 | 12:52 pm

Russell: China will have to do more if it wants to cool iron ore price surge

If China wants to temper the red-hot iron ore and steel sectors it's likely going to have to do more than just talk and tinker around the margins.

Reuters | May 13, 2021 | 12:05 pm

The gold mining paradox: Gold mines make money, gold investors do not

Dividends and share buybacks become much more critical for creating value for shareholders.

Dundee Corp. | May 13, 2021 | 11:17 am

Albemarle gears up to tap metal from old cars

Company is making investments and partnering with automotive equipment manufacturers on the recycling effort, which it calls “critical” to its future growth.

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2021 | 10:09 am