Russell: China copper price flip to discount vs LME raises red flag amid rally

There are signs that China is already tightening credit, which may result in slower spending on copper intensive infrastructure and construction projects.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 8:18 am

South32 posts jump in quarterly metallurgical coal output

Company posted a 34% jump in third-quarter metallurgical coal output.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 8:01 am

St Barbara approves pre-investment work on Papua New Guinea project

Pre-investment work would will allow company to ramp up mining and drilling activities at its Simberi sulphide project.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 7:54 am

Boliden wary of pandemic risks after Q1 profit jumps

Operating profit rose to $332 million from $170 million a year earlier.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 7:45 am

New capacity needed to meet rapid copper demand growth

"For 2030/2031 we are looking at a supply gap of 4.5 million tonnes of greenfield project capacity, " said Wood Mackenzie.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 7:39 am

Ontario budget lends helping hand to mining industry

The Ontario government is launching a new program to fund junior exploration in the province and upping financial support for the Ontario Mine Rescue program.

Kelsey Rolfe, Special to The Northern Miner | April 27, 2021 | 6:51 am

Barrick readies to open Loulo-Gounkoto underground mine

The miner has also started a prefeasibility study for an underground operation at Loulo 3 and a large open pit at Yalea South.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2021 | 6:40 am

Two-wheelers to play big role in EV market share growth – report

IDTechEx says that when countries like India mention ambitious electrification targets, they are referring to the electrification of two-wheelers and micro-mobility, not cars.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 27, 2021 | 6:09 am