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.
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.
Copper price: Global exchange stocks top 1 million tonnes first time in 21 years Copper stocks on the world's biggest metal exchanges have exceeded 1 million tons for the first time since 2004. February 16, 2026 | 12:35 pm
