May 5, 2021 Biden officials undecided on fate of Minnesota’s Twin Metals project The administration is "trying to find the balance between preserving a pristine area, and at the same time looking for ways in which job growth," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says.
May 5, 2021 Barrick CEO blasts ‘hysterical’ fund managers chasing quick cash Investors are undermining the gold industry’s ability to grow by demanding a bigger share of profits from high bullion prices, Mark Bristow says.
May 5, 2021 Chile’s March copper production mixed with drop at Escondida The world's largest copper mine saw a drop in production for the eight month running, with a decline of 11.7% year-on-year to 89,900 tonnes.
May 5, 2021 Iron ore to displace soybeans as Brazil’s main export earner Brazil's iron ore export revenues are set to surge 60% this year.
May 5, 2021 Chilean mining chief warns royalties bill in current form ‘akin to expropriation’ Chile has seen a number of initiatives aimed at extracting more value from its mining industry.
May 5, 2021 Barrick Gold profit beats expectations as copper, gold prices surge The gold giant reported a 78% jump in first-quarter profit.
May 5, 2021 Visualizing the $2.9bn money flow into gold exploration Five countries accounted for 75% of the money raised for top gold projects around the world.
May 4, 2021 Civil society groups urge halt to Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo expansion Barrick has proposed a $1.3 billion expansion of the processing plant and waste storage facility to extend the mine through 2040.
May 4, 2021 New Nutrien CEO to carry out current strategy, focus on potash price The company expects US plantings of corn and soybeans to exceed Department of Agriculture estimates by 2 million acres each this year.
May 4, 2021 Mongolia threatens to cancel Oyu Tolgoi investment agreement The dispute relates to taxes paid by Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Rio Tinto’s unit, between 2013 and 2015.
Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market Government policy is seen as a key driver of critical minerals markets this year, CEO Amanda Lacaze said. January 21, 2026 | 07:16 am
