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.

February 2, 2021

Codelco see production plunge in December

The world's largest copper miner output fell 16% year-on-year to 157,800 tonnes for the month.

February 2, 2021

Shaky iron ore market turns to Vale for final piece of supply puzzle

Vale is still looking to return to a capacity of 400 million tonnes, which would see it regain the title of world’s biggest producer.