February 3, 2021

Vale 4Q20 iron ore output lower than estimated

Vale ended 2020 with 322 Mt of production capacity and expects to achieve 350 Mt capacity by the end of 2021.

February 3, 2021

Newmont establishes Vancouver centre for Indigenous Community Relations

Focus Areas are a partnership and learning network; respect for customs and culture; and opportunities for Indigenous People.

February 3, 2021

Freeport names Richard Adkerson chair

The board also appointed CFO Kathleen Quirk as president.

February 3, 2021

New Caledonia’s government collapses over independence, nickel unrest

The South Pacific archipelago has been gripped by riots over the sale process of Vale’s local nickel business.

February 3, 2021

Vale and Brazil state approach $7bn deal over Brumadinho

According to the attorney general, the settlement is the biggest in Brazil's history, but does not include criminal actions.

February 3, 2021

No schmoozing and boozing as the Indaba mining jamboree goes online

This year the Investing in African Mining Indaba is online only and has been cut to two days rather than four.

February 3, 2021

Glencore’s 2020 output hit by Congo mine closure, sticks to targets

The London-listed company stuck to all of its production targets for 2021.

February 3, 2021

De Beers’ diamond sales beat pre-covid levels

The miner's rough-diamond sales jumped 44% in the first cycle of 2021 from to the same period last year.

February 2, 2021

Brazil’s 2020 mineral production topped 1 billion tonnes, up 2.5%

The country's mineral exports reached $37 billion, compared to $33 billion in the previous year, bolstered by strong Chinese demand for iron ore.

February 2, 2021

Mexican tax authorities to seek over $500m from First Majestic

Mexican tax authorities reaped payments from nearly 900 large companies last year in their bid to boost state coffers.