May 17, 2021

Canada potash project may cost BHP growth elsewhere, say investors

The $5.7 billion Jansen mine will have an annual capacity to produce around 4.4 million tonnes of potash with an estimated mine life of 100 years.

May 16, 2021

Local consortium proposes to develop Pakistan copper and gold mine after arbitration case

A 2013 court decision blocked the development of the Reko Diq mine by a joint venture between Antofagasta and Barrick Gold.

May 14, 2021

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.

May 14, 2021

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

Union president says 97% of the group's workers had voted to reject the deal.

May 14, 2021

RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest copper mines

The world's top 10 biggest copper mines in terms of 2020 production will play a major part in setting prices for the next decade.

May 14, 2021

Einhorn touts Teck with copper price rally enduring

Greenlight Capital’s David Einhorn said he recommend shares of Canadian miner amid strong demand for copper and other commodities.

May 14, 2021

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

The ship, a VLOC, or very-large ore carrier, will also be the largest ever to be outfitted by the rotating sails.

May 14, 2021

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.

May 13, 2021

Mining majors are getting cheaper amid iron ore price rally

Slightly lower valuations may indicate shares still have upside.

May 13, 2021

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.