February 5, 2021

Nornickel fined $2 billion for massive Arctic fuel spill

Amount more than doubles what Russia is seeking to get in mineral extraction tax this year.

February 4, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho; Gina Rinehart targets EV boom with ‘green’ lithium play; Silver price regains ground after two-day wild swing

February 4, 2021

Iron ore price surges on Vale’s 2021 production outlook

Vale reported 4Q20 output of 84.5 million tonnes, a 5% decline from the third quarter.

February 4, 2021

Glencore hands back Prodeco’s mining contracts to Colombia

Glencore's coal production tumbled 24% to 106 million tonnes in 2020

February 4, 2021

Proposal to ban big mines put to vote in southern Ecuador

The referendum threatens to derail more than 40 concessions seeking to tap gold, silver and copper reserves.

February 4, 2021

Barrick extends Tongon mine life to 2023

Continued exploration and the conversion of resources to reserves have allowed Barrick to extend the Ivory Coast mine's life.

February 4, 2021

Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho

The settlement is the biggest in Brazil's history, but does not include criminal actions, unknown damages, and individual rights.

February 4, 2021

Fortescue pays royalties to Aboriginal group, a year late

Miner has pledged to pay nearly A$2 million ($1.4 million) in outstanding royalties to an Aboriginal partner, around a year after they were initially due.

February 4, 2021

Rio Tinto launches sustainability label for aluminium with blockchain

The mining giant said the label will be similar to a nutrition label found on food and drink packaging.

February 4, 2021

Turquoise Hill scores win in funding dispute with Rio Tinto over Mongolia mine

It has received temporary relief in the arbitration proceedings against Rio Tinto, which prevents the mining giant from restricting Turquoise's funding talks.