February 26, 2020 Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks Company announced ordinary dividend of $6.2 billion in 2019 and total cash returns of $7.2 billion.
February 26, 2020 Nornickel warns of coronavirus risks, reports leap in profit Russian giant reported 2019 net profit up 95% and expects uncertain times for nickel and copper markets.
February 26, 2020 Barrick urges AJN to drop plans to buy into Kibali mine The world’s second-largest gold miner has issued a cease and desist notice to the buyer, Canadian junior AJN Resources.
February 26, 2020 Rio’s $1bn spend to reach zero emissions “not enough” Rio's boss said consumers, governments and shareholders must all be willing to make sacrifices if climate targets are to be met.
February 25, 2020 Iron ore shows rain can triumph over China virus fears Iron ore’s robust performance is built around supply disruptions from Australia and Brazil.
February 25, 2020 Rio Tinto partners with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration The new agreement will provide SME memberships to 150 employees across Rio Tinto.
February 25, 2020 Rio Tinto, Calibre enter Nicaragua exploration deal Rio has entered an option agreement on Calibre's Borosi project.
February 25, 2020 Ivanhoe development of Congo copper mine ahead of schedule The Vancouver-based miner reported that initial production is to be expected in Q3 2021.
February 24, 2020 Freeport CEO says ‘everybody is on edge’ with virus uncertainty Richard Adkerson says that shutdowns in China are causing a buildup of exchange stockpiles.
February 24, 2020 ‘Nail in the coffin’: Era of big oil sands mines may be over Cancellation of Teck project in Alberta epitomizes the struggles of an industry that has seen most investors flee.
Options traders bet gold price to rally more after breaking $5,000 Implied volatility of Comex gold futures climbed to the highest since March 2020, the peak of the pandemic. January 26, 2026 | 05:12 pm