Mexican tax authorities to seek over $500m from First Majestic Mexican tax authorities reaped payments from nearly 900 large companies last year in their bid to boost state coffers. Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 9:46 am
Exxaro to halt investment in thermal coal The company will continue to supply thermal coal to Eskom's Medupi and Matimba power stations in line with existing supply contracts. Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 9:39 am
Mali gold production hits fresh high in 2020 Country's industrial gold production reached 65.2 tonnes in 2020, slightly higher than the previous year's record production of 65.1 tonnes. Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 9:35 am
Copper price pressured by China demand worries Price of the metal has fallen more than 5% since hitting an eight-year high last month. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2021 | 9:27 am
Codelco see production plunge in December The world's largest copper miner output fell 16% year-on-year to 157,800 tonnes for the month. Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 9:20 am
China starts 2021 with robust imports of major commodities Imports of crude oil, iron ore and coal are all expected to show gains from prior months. Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 9:16 am
Biden to keep tariffs on aluminum imports from UAE, reversing Trump US will maintain a tariff of 10% on aluminum imports from the United Arab Emirates. Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 9:09 am
Shaky iron ore market turns to Vale for final piece of supply puzzle Vale is still looking to return to a capacity of 400 million tonnes, which would see it regain the title of world’s biggest producer. Bloomberg News | February 2, 2021 | 9:04 am
Former Anglo American boss Cynthia Carroll joins Glencore board Carroll is the third female to become executive director at the Swiss miner and commodities trader. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 9:03 am