October 28, 2020

Barrick’s Mark Bristow on building a license to operate

Bristow said the main driver behind having a strong license to operate is that mining companies are “stewards of national assets.”

October 28, 2020

Water rights under scrutiny in Chile’s Atacama Desert

Mining companies sifting northern Chile’s Atacama Desert for copper, lithium, and other minerals are increasingly finding water is their most precious resource.

October 28, 2020

China Moly boosts Q3 cobalt output by 21%

China Moly's annual production target for cobalt was set at 14,000-17,000 tonnes.

October 27, 2020

Volatile returns: Commodity investing through miners and explorers

Volatility is a double-edged sword, particularly when it comes to commodity investing.

October 27, 2020

RANKED: Top 20 mining companies – capital raised in 2020

Gold miners dominate the list, but metallurgical coal and phosphate rock companies rank number two and five, respectively.

October 27, 2020

Vale dam-break trauma raises level of ESG funds in Brazil

The company's second lethal dam disaster in three years was a formative moment for ethical investment in Brazil.

October 27, 2020

Critical copper negotiations point to a tight market

Higher prices should provide an incentive for miners to maximize output next year, potentially alleviating some of the strain on supply, said Freeport VP of Marketing Javier Targhetta.

October 27, 2020

Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto on track to meet 2020 guidance

The Toronto-based miner said production performance has been robust despite the coup-d'etat in Mali and the covid-19 pandemic.

October 27, 2020

Teck profit drops by almost 67% on weak coal prices

Canada's largest diversified miner's profit in the July-September quarter was also hurt by ongoing covid-19 safety protocols.

October 26, 2020

Hudbay resumes mining at 777 after hoist incident

Hudbay believes it should still meet its 2020 production and cost guidance.