March 10, 2022 Freeport-McMoRan plans aggressive copper investment in southwest US Copper’s rise to a record high has made old, low-grade mines economic again, CEO Richard Adkerson said.
March 10, 2022 Rio Tinto cuts ties with Russian businesses over Ukraine war The decision throws into doubt the future of Rio's aluminum joint venture with Rusal and an Irish refinery, key to Europe’s aluminum sector.
March 9, 2022 Sibanye halts work at gold mines as workers begin strike Mining activities at Driefontein, Kloof and Beatrix mines were halted from Wednesday evening, except for essential services.
March 9, 2022 Peabody gets $534 million margin call on coal Peabody’s margin call is one of the flashiest examples of how the volatility sweeping commodity markets will slam companies that are holding wrong-way bets.
March 9, 2022 Australia, South Africa miners eye options as Europe makes desperate calls Prices of palladium, coal and other commodities have skyrocketed since Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, while sanctions on Moscow drive Western consumers to replace Russian supply.
March 9, 2022 Nickel price spike “purely financial” but Tsingshan effect could linger Nickel price plunges in Shanghai following historic short squeeze on Chinese stainless steel giant in London.
March 9, 2022 Russian fuel supply latest headache for Rio Tinto’s giant Mongolia copper expansion “The reality is, Mongolia has two very big powerful neighbours, so it’s quite important for us to maintain healthy, peaceful, balanced relationships.”
March 9, 2022 Fresnillo’s results reflect impact of Mexico outsourcing ban Covid-triggered staff absences and the country’s labour reform restricting the ability to subcontract workers, weighed on production.
March 9, 2022 South Africa’s Solidarity to challenge Sibanye lock-out Sibanye said it issued lock-out notices to all union members as it had been negotiating with a coalition of unions.
March 8, 2022 After 16 years, Vale’s big nickel bet is looking like a winner In the heady days of the 2000s commodities supercycle, Vale made a $17 billion bet on a metal used mainly to make stainless steel.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
