Global copper smelting rises in December, driven by China
China and the rest of Asia continued the rapid expansion that was seen in November.
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Alrosa sees diamond demand uptick in 2021
The Russian miner saw sales grow more than three fold in the fourth quarter of 2020 to 17 million carats.
Vale hires banks to sell coal assets in Mozambique
Vale's coal division posted a loss of $213 million in its most recent quarterly result.
Sibanye-Stillwater exceeds PGM, gold production guidance
The South African miner saw a positive recovery in the second half of 2020.
Consortium for Battery Innovation calls for boost to climate-friendly technologies
The new chairman of the CBI asked governments and industry to help accelerate the development of advanced battery technologies.
Eldorado to buy QMX Gold for $105 million
Friendly acquisition expands the miner's footprint and landholdings in Quebec by about 550%.
Gold Fields picks former Amplats boss Griffith as CEO
Griffith will take the helm in April after current CEO Nick Holland retires.
Orion and Centerra close Hardrock sale
Hardrock is one of the most significant large-scale, permitted, mine development opportunities in North America, company says.
Australia’s iron ore export hub starts clearing port ahead of cyclone
The Pilbara Ports Authority has begun clearing large vessels from anchorages at Port Hedland, the world's biggest iron ore loading hub.
