December 17, 2020

Metals tycoon, Centricus plan $10 billion India M&A push

Anil Agarwal is teaming up with London-based company to seek investments in Indian companies offering substantial growth opportunities.

December 17, 2020

Zambian state needs bigger role in mines to help the economy, president says

Africa's second-biggest copper producer is seeking to increase its control over the sector as it navigates a debt crisis.

December 17, 2020

Rio to invest $10m in low-carbon steelmaking projects

The mining giant wants to advance its climate partnership with China Baowu Steel.

December 17, 2020

Rio Tinto taps finance head as new chief executive

Jakob Stausholm will have to rebuild Rio’s reputation following an international outcry over its destruction of sacred Aboriginal rock shelters.

December 16, 2020

Iron ore prices on the march again

Futures hit fresh record in China after country's steel industry body in call with Rio TInto says current pricing mechanism "unreasonable."

December 16, 2020

Freeport CEO sees banner years ahead after gains won in ‘battle’

CEO Richard Adkerson expects copper volumes to expand by 20% and gold by 70% next year, with rising outputs lowering costs.

December 16, 2020

Newcrest signs 15-year renewable power deal for Cadia

This deal is expected to deliver an approximate 20% reduction in Newcrest’s greenhouse gas emissions.

December 16, 2020

De Beers raises diamond prices for first time since pandemic

Prices increased by about 2% to 3% at the diamond giant’s final sale of the year last week.

December 16, 2020

SolGold faces rebellion from top shareholders

Mining heavyweights that backed the company and its huge Ecuadorian copper deposit are growing increasingly frustrated by the management’s decisions.

December 16, 2020

B2Gold operations at Mali not affected by strike

The National Union of Malian Workers launched the general strike on Monday amid a standoff with the government over wages and working conditions.