July 19, 2021

BHP posts record annual iron ore production, lower output elsewhere

BHP notched record output at its Jimblebar mine and Mining Area C in the Pilbara region.

July 19, 2021

Vale reviews copper, nickel guidance amid labor, climate issues

Brazilian miner Vale said on Monday that it had produced 75.7 million tonnes of iron ore in the second quarter, with output of 41,500 tonnes of nickel.

July 19, 2021

China Moly’s Congo mine expansion project starts trial production

The expansion project of the TFM mine is expected to produce 88,500 tonnes of copper cathode and 7,280 tonnes of cobalt hydroxide.

July 16, 2021

Barrick says Hemlo suspended following a fatality

Hemlo production remains suspended as an investigation into a worker fatality takes place.

July 16, 2021

Vedanta Resources calls off consent plea after investor feedback

It has halted an attempt to change the terms on $2.2 billion of existing dollar-denominated notes that would have allowed the group to add more debt.

July 15, 2021

Bad weather may cost Rio Tinto its iron ore crown

Company reported a 12% fall in quarterly iron ore shipments on Friday after storms affected its West Australian operations.

July 15, 2021

Creditors of Brazil miner Samarco oppose restructuring plan

Creditors said the plan's main goal is to protect Samarco's giant shareholders, Vale and BHP.

July 15, 2021

Alcoa reports better-than-expected profit, see shipments rising

Analysts at BMO Capital Markets forecast Alcoa and other metal companies are facing a transition period.

July 15, 2021

Kinross signs definitive agreement with Mauritania

This agreement confirms the key terms of the agreement in principle signed a year ago.

July 15, 2021

Jiangxi Copper to invest $1.8bn in making foil for batteries

Company plans to start producing copper foil by end of 2023.