September 30, 2021

Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.

September 29, 2021

Fortescue halts operations at Pilbara site after employee’s death

Operations at Solomon Hub had been suspended pending a full investigation.

September 29, 2021

Rio Tinto declares force majeure on some copper cathode contracts, Kennecott smelter shut

Kennecott, in Utah, produced 82,100 tonnes of refined copper in the first half of 2021.

September 29, 2021

Rio CEO seeks ‘win-win’ for Resolution copper project

Stausholm hinted that changes were possible to the mine's design plan that might make it palatable to Native Americans.

September 29, 2021

With miners freed, Vale turns back to rescuing ESG credentials

Sunday’s accident at the Sudbury mine is particularly jarring for a company still trying to reinvent itself as a responsible corporate citizen.

September 29, 2021

Energy transition faces metal supply deficit, Canada miners say

Any credible prognosis shows that copper faces a structural deficit of 5-7 million tonnes starting in the next 3 or 4 years, Hudbay CFO says.

September 29, 2021

Rio Tinto may eventually process critical minerals, CEO says

The company is currently figuring out ways to extract up to ten so-called critical minerals from copper waste at its mining facility in Utah.

September 29, 2021

‘Very tight’ copper belies market turmoil, industry leader says

Prices for the bellwether commodity this year will average more than $4 a pound, said Diego Hernandez, head of Chilean mining society Sonami.

September 29, 2021

Nornickel to stick with dividend policy in 2021, CEO says

Company will stick with its policy of paying out 60% of core earnings in dividends for 2021.

September 29, 2021

Vale rescues all 39 workers trapped in Canadian mine

Vale CEO Eduardo Bartolomeo said an investigation would be launched into what happened.