December 28, 2016 Norilsk Nickel buys Soviet-era copper concentrate for $1.1 billion One of Russia's largest mining companies has dropped a stash of roubles on copper concentrate that dates back to the Cold War.
December 22, 2016 CHART: China’s economy growing fastest since 2013 Turnaround in GDP expansion in world's top commodity consumer over the past few months "almost as sharp as in 2009" says new study.
December 21, 2016 Without China global mining would be smaller than in 2000 TABLE: China's copper demand grew 11-fold in 15 years – the rest of the world shrunk. Sans China, the nickel market would've barely broken a million tonnes.
December 15, 2016 US authorities strip Twin Metals of mineral leases in Minnesota Two federal agencies said the mineral leases for Twin Metals, a subsidiary of Antofagasta plc, will not be renewed.
December 14, 2016 Nickel key to unveiling mystery of dinosaurs extinction A nickel spike found in sediments above the spot where a giant asteroid hit the Earth some 66 million years ago, may help scientists trace segments of the celestial body…
December 6, 2016 Trump’s impact on metals and mining in one chart Interactive: Donald Trump's victory has created winners and (huge) losers for the mining industry.
December 5, 2016 Big mining’s age of austerity far from over But asset sales will slow says new report.
December 4, 2016 Copper price: Warnings over US trade with China, Mexico Moody's says base-metals will come under pressure in 2017 – and that includes the zinc price.
December 1, 2016 Lundin shares bounce on payout, guidance Following $1.1 billion Congo mine sale Toronto-based copper-zinc miner announces inaugural dividend and strong operational forecast.
December 1, 2016 Norilsk Nickel launches legal action against BCL over non-payment for African asset sale A legal claims against BCL in the Botswanan courts and in the London Court of International Arbitration to recover the USD 271.3 million
Mkango launches rare earth plant in Britain using recycled materials The new plant adds to Britain's strategy to increase critical minerals supply, aiming to meet 10% of domestic demand from local mining and 20% from recycling by 2035. January 15, 2026 | 08:55 am
