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.
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.
Genome BC, BRIMM biomining partnership aims to de-risk genomic tools development Partnership Supported by an investment of up to C$1 million over three years. February 17, 2026 | 02:54 pm
