July 13, 2021 Vale has decommissioned Fernandinho dam Work is part of a program to decomission dams that used similar structures to the one in Brumadinho, a dam that burst in 2019 and killed over 200.
July 12, 2021 Vale says value of Samarco settlement not open to renegotiation The lead prosecutor had declined to say how much more they were looking for, but referenced a benchmark of 155 billion reais.
July 12, 2021 Kirkland Lake reports record production in Q2, stock up Total production reached 379,195 oz, a 15% increase from Q2 2020 and a 25% improvement over the prior quarter.
July 11, 2021 Barrick confirms extension of Tongon mine life Tongon went from almost being sold to becoming one of Barrick Gold’s most valued assets.
July 9, 2021 Brazil prosecutors seek final settlement over Samarco dam disaster Prosecutors felt a previous agreement - in which the companies agreed to pay around 20 billion reais ($3.80 billion)- had not been effective enough.
July 9, 2021 No bids for over 70% of Indian coal mines up for auction Adani Power, Hindalco Industries and Vedanta Ltd were among the companies that submitted bids.
July 9, 2021 Gupta agrees refinancing deal with Glencore on aluminum unit Glencore will provide a loan to acquire most of the outstanding debt of the Dunkirk smelter and the Duffel factory.
July 8, 2021 Star Diamond battles Rio Tinto’s call to JV meeting Canadian miner says Rio has no right to call or hold a meeting of the joint venture that does not yet exist.
July 8, 2021 Rio Tinto, POSCO join forces to cut steel sector emissions Partnership will explore a range of technologies for decarbonization across the value chain from iron ore mining to steelmaking.
July 7, 2021 Copper supply gap to emerge in second half of the decade — report LME cash copper prices are expected to average $4.20 per lb. in 2021 and $3.96 per lb. in 2022, according to the inaugural edition of Critical Metals for a Sustainable…
Platinum miners favour payouts over projects even as prices surge Despite strong prices, mining executives are wary of launching new projects without evidence of sustained long-term price stability. February 11, 2026 | 10:30 am
