September 8, 2020

Vale to shut New Caledonia mine as buyer walks away

Australian zinc producer New Century Resources will not make an offer for a 95% stake in Vale Nouvelle Calédonie (VNC).

September 7, 2020

Newcrest names new head of investor relations

Tom Dixon is appointed effective October 1.

September 7, 2020

Tesla joins cobalt group supporting artisanal Congo miners

The new initiative is also backed by Glencore and Chinese refiner Zhejiang Huayou.

September 7, 2020

Polyus net profit up 63% on higher gold prices

Company remains on track to produce 2.8 million troy ounces of gold in 2020.

September 7, 2020

Hochschild sees lower output on lockdowns in Peru, Argentina

The miner is targeting overall attributable production of 280,000-290,000 gold equivalent ounces or 24-25 million silver equivalent ounces.

September 6, 2020

SEC to examine Rio Tinto whistleblower claims over Oyu Tolgoi

The U.S regulator has not yet decided to launch an investigation.

September 4, 2020

Codelco workers threaten action in job conditions row

Tension has brewed between unions and the company over complaints about the lack of compliance with coronavirus prevention measures and the over-pricing of insurance.

September 4, 2020

Freeport Indonesia expects sales jump after transition to underground mine

Sales of copper in 2021 are expected to jump to 1.4 billion lbs while gold sales are expected to increase to 1.4 million ounces.

September 4, 2020

BHP awards tender for LNG-fuelled bulk iron ore carriers

The contract for five Newcastlemax bulk carriers to carry ore between Australia and China was awarded to Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping.

September 4, 2020

Rio Tinto hosts one of the last tenders of Argyle diamonds

The virtual event was titled One Lifetime, One Encounter, making reference to the closure of the Argyle mine at the end of 2020, after almost four decades of production.