October 6, 2020 Tesla in talks with BHP over nickel supply pact Talks are held up on pricing, and no final agreement has been reached so far.
October 6, 2020 Judge denies request to freeze $4.7bn from Vale’s accounts Decision is related to losses incurred after the Brumadinho tailings dam burst last year.
October 6, 2020 Polymetal to build $80m gold mine in Russia’s Far East The Kutyn gold mine is expected to offset declining volumes from the company’s nearby Albazino operation.
October 6, 2020 Northern Star, Saracen create $11.5bn Australian gold giant Merger gives birth to the world's eighth largest gold miner by market value.
October 5, 2020 Newcrest Mining cleared to trade on TSX from Oct 13 Newcrest says it had seen increased interest from North American investors in the gold sector over the last six months.
October 5, 2020 Skeena and Barrick complete transaction on Eskay Creek Once reopened, the mine will produce 236,000 ounces of gold and 5.81 million ounces of silver a year.
October 2, 2020 Vale in talks with Tesla, EV sector for Canada nickel Musk offered a "giant contract" if supplies could be produced in an environmentally sensitive way.
October 2, 2020 MMG’s Congo mine pauses production to switch from sulphide to oxide ore Production at the Kinsevere copper mine will be halted until the end of April 2021.
October 2, 2020 Iron ore exports from Brazil hit highest level since 2015 Brazilian iron ore exports increased 18.5% in September compared to the same period last year, to 37.86 million tonnes, after Vale increased the pace of production.
October 2, 2020 BHP commits $800m to boost Australia’s mining workforce The world’s largest miner launched a major training and technology package aimed at helping Australia recover from the pandemic.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
