August 28, 2020

Jiangxi Copper profit grows on higher output, prices

Company posted a 5% rise in Q2 net profit as higher production and a strong rally in copper and gold prices cushioned a coronavirus-hit first half.

August 28, 2020

Barrick fighting PNG move to grant Porgera lease to state-backed miner

Barrick will challenge Marape's government reported move to grant a 20-year lease for Porgera to state-owned Kumul Minerals Holdings.

August 27, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Rhodium price on track for new record, copper to extend rally, Glencore strategy to underpin cobalt prices.

August 27, 2020

Glencore puts entire stake in Mopani on the table in talks with Zambia

Glencore will likely sell its entire 73.1% stake in Mopani Copper Mines to the Zambia government rather than become a minority stakeholder.

August 27, 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater profit jumps on bullion prices

Production from all the company's operating segments increased year-on-year despite the disruptions posed by the pandemic.

August 27, 2020

Alrosa follows De Beers with price cuts

Company also changed its billing system so buyers can’t tell which stones are discounted, or by how much.

August 27, 2020

Gold Fields expects rewards from Buffett’s turn to gold

Gold miners are widening their investment appeal as near-record bullion prices boost profits and dividends, according to the CEO of Gold Fields.

August 27, 2020

Freeport to ease lockdown in bid to end protest at Grasberg

Operations have been disrupted after workers have blocked access to the world's second-largest copper mine in the easternmost region of Papua since Monday.

August 26, 2020

Newmont names new Peñasquito mine boss

Bernard Wessels replaces Jim Cooper as general manager of the Peñasquito mine.

August 26, 2020

Wage talks with Kumba Iron Ore hit deadlock, union says

Union said the company had agreed a wage increase of 8% for the lowest-paid workers and 6.5% for the highest-paid, but the two parties had disagreed over sick leave.