August 20, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more.

August 20, 2020

Trilogy releases Arctic project feasibility study

The latest study suggests a 10,000-tonne-per-day, 12 year open-pit operation at the project in northwestern Alaska’s Ambler mining district.

August 20, 2020

Gold Fields profit jumps on surging bullion prices

Company declared an interim dividend of 1.60 rand ($0.093) per ordinary share, equal to the total dividends declared last year and up from the 2019 interim payout of 0.60 rand…

August 20, 2020

Teck goes on headhunting spree with investors seeking change

The company is shaking up its top executive ranks with new CFO and COO appointments.

August 20, 2020

South Africa gold miners seek new CEOs as another plans to exit

With Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland retiring, South Africa loses a second gold mining boss in less than a month.

August 20, 2020

KGHM says Sierra Gorda may not need support from next year

The mine posted a 150% leap in second-quarter core profit despite risks related to coronavirus in Chile.

August 20, 2020

BHP and Rio Tinto show the swings and arrows of China commodity exposure

It may be a bit of an oversimplification, but in the current situation the world of commodities is effectively split between China and the rest.

August 20, 2020

SQM posts record sales, boosts output despite weak market

The world’s second largest lithium miner saw sales jump almost 50% and boosted output, but low prices hit profits.

August 19, 2020

Gold miners keep operating in Mali despite coup

Barrick, B2Gold, Resolute Mining, AngloGold Ashanti, Roscan, Hummingbird Resources and Cora Gold said operations and staff were unaffected.

August 19, 2020

Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott delay

The world’s second largest miner said a two-month delay in restarting the smelter at the US mine prompted the revision.