February 10, 2021 Aurubis CEO upbeat on outlook, still seeks flat rolled unit sale Company expects high metal prices and strong copper product demand this year.
February 10, 2021 Gold Fields sees 2020 earnings jump thanks to gold price Company said basic earnings per share for the full-year 2020 will range from $0.80 to $0.84, or 300% to 320% higher than the figure for the previous year.
February 10, 2021 Possible impact of Myanmar coup on China’s metal and rare earth supply Trade flows from Myanmar to China, the world's top metals consumer, likely to be affected say analysts.
February 9, 2021 Sumitomo Metal lifts profit forecast on higher metals prices The company now predicts a net profit of 78 billion yen ($739 million) for the year, against its previous guidance of 46 billion yen.
February 9, 2021 Colombia to auction mining areas with potential copper, gold Mining companies interested in bidding for potential exploration and development permissions in Colombia should register from Feb. 11 for multiple rounds this year.
February 9, 2021 Copper price hits eight-year high on US stimulus hopes Metal prices rose again on Tuesday with investors weighing prospects for a fast-tracked stimulus package in the US.
February 9, 2021 Mick Davis’ battery metals firm Vison Blue raises $60m Vision Blue is investing $29.5 million in Canadian miner NextSource Materials, which is developing a graphite mine in Madagascar.
February 8, 2021 Voters backed prohibition on mining in Ecuador city of Cuenca Industry leaders believe it will not affect key projects such as Rio Blanco, and Loma Larga.
February 8, 2021 Copper price rally resumes on US stimulus, decade low China stocks Chinese inventories have dropped to near decade lows on robust demand from factories.
February 8, 2021 Developer of Alaska’s Pebble mine, ex-CEO served subpoenas The subpoenas to produce documents is related to a grand jury investigation apparently involving recordings of private conversations regarding the Pebble mine project.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am