July 19, 2020

BHP’s C-19 Tracer app may be rolled out within Chile’s mining industry

Local media report that BHP is proposing the idea of expanding the use of the covid-19 contact tracing app beyond its mine sites.

July 17, 2020

Cobalt price: BMW avoids the Congo conundrum – for now

German firm's unique deal with world's only primary cobalt mine avoids DRC human rights problems entirely, something no cellphone or carmaker can claim.

July 17, 2020

Turquoise Hill gets proxy backing in shareholder row

The Rio Tinto subsidiary has also raised its gold production guidance for this year.

July 17, 2020

Nornickel to double covid-19 spending to almost $280m

The company said the measures would include anti-virus security at production sites and employee support.

July 17, 2020

Canada asks for ‘patience’ in aluminum spat with US

Canadian Ambassador says the country will retaliate if the US reimpose aluminum tariffs.

July 17, 2020

Court suspends Vale’s $1.5bn deposit in Brumadinho case

The amount would ensure the enforcement of any potential fine or forfeiture of assets, rights and values related to the disaster.

July 17, 2020

PNG may let Barrick reopen mine if court case dropped

Barrick sued the PNG government after it refused to extend the mine's expired lease in April.

July 17, 2020

Rio Tinto says threat of virus second wave is roiling raw materials

While demand is strong in China, the top raw materials consumer, the US copper market remains weak.

July 17, 2020

Rio Tinto posts strong Q2 iron ore shipments

Company reported a 1.5% rise in shipments for Q2 and sees China demand recovery.

July 16, 2020

BHP said to rebuff early bids under thermal coal exit plan

Yancoal and Adani are among those to have had approaches for the Mt Arthur mine turned down.