February 17, 2020

BHP CEO says company needs more copper, nickel

Henry also said that the company would be willing to sell its thermal coal assets if a buyer offered a good value.

February 17, 2020

Rio submits feasibility study for Tavan Tolgoi power plant

Mongolia has been exerting pressure on Rio Tinto to revise the Oyu Tolgoi agreement terms to make it more beneficial to the country and its citizens.

February 17, 2020

BHP profits surge 39% — declares 2nd highest dividend on record

Production and unit costs at all its major assets are on track to achieve full-year guidance.

February 17, 2020

Newmont’s gold reserves surpass 100moz, largest in company history

This represents a 53% increase over the 65.4 million ounces recorded in 2018.

February 17, 2020

Rio Tinto cuts Pilbara shipment outlook after cyclone Damien

Rio last month reported a 3% drop in iron ore shipments for 2019.

February 17, 2020

Amplats CEO to step down, earnings soar

Higher metal prices had driven annual headline earnings per share nearly 2.5 times higher.

February 17, 2020

Gold diggers resist the rally’s lure

It’s all a far cry from the mood of the 2000s bull run.

February 14, 2020

Brazil state judge accepts charges against Vale ex-CEO, others over dam burst

The move follows charges filed by state prosecutors on January 21 accusing the former CEO and other 15 people of homicide.

February 14, 2020

Glencore held stocks of 12,797 tonnes of cobalt at end of 2019

"These stocks have been hanging over the market and held down prices," a cobalt trader said.

February 14, 2020

Senegal approves Barrick’s Massawa sale to Teranga

The Senegalese government will hold the remaining 10% interest in the project.