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.
July 16, 2020 Zambia rejects Glencore copper mine’s suspension plan Mopani said it would initiate an appeal against the Zambia Director of Mines' decision.
July 16, 2020 Vale launches pilot plant for dry magnetic separation Pilot plant will have the capacity to concentrate 30 tonnes per hour of dry ore, using magnetic separation technology, made by means of rare earth magnets.
July 16, 2020 Kirkland Lake keeps Holt Complex suspended The company has also reassigned nearly half of its Holt Complex workforce.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
