April 30, 2020

Fortescue posts 10% rise in Q3 iron ore output

Company upgraded its guidance for 2020 shipments to 175-177 million tonnes based on strong operating performance.

April 29, 2020

Alderon defaults on Sprott loan, loses Kami project

Company said it was left with limited options after Tunghsu Group withdrew its investment.

April 29, 2020

Vale cuts capex as coronavirus hinders operations

Vale plans to cut its capital expenditure this year to $4.6 billion from $5 billion.

April 28, 2020

World’s mine workers resist quick restart amid coronavirus

Unions in both South Africa and Peru are openly encouraging members not to return to mines.

April 28, 2020

BHP looks to expand iron ore exports from Port Hedland

BHP's iron ore exports last financial year totalled 238 million tonnes, around 85% of capacity.

April 27, 2020

CEO of Metalloinvest dies at 52

Andrey Varichev was being treated for pneumonia at a private clinic in Moscow.

April 24, 2020

Champion to ramp up work at Bloom Lake

On March 24, the company announced the ramp down of operations following restrictions imposed by Quebec.

April 24, 2020

Miners will weather the covid-19 storm — report

Resilience and better financial positions built over past years will shield miners, Fitch says.

April 23, 2020

Mine shutdowns plague metals even as some slowly return to work

The fallout is difficult to quantify as countries extend, revise or relax measures to contain the crisis.

April 23, 2020

Major miners braced to weather coronavirus, but cash-poor minnows in peril

Gold miners are well placed to weather the downturn, but those in energy and battery materials will struggle.