Copper-market cocktail means miners have rarely had it so good
The world’s biggest copper miners are enjoying a rare bonanza, helped along by fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Commodities hit 6-year high with recovery boosting oil, copper
The Bloomberg Commodity Spot Index rose 1.3% on Thursday to its highest since 2014.
Kirkland Lake sets 1.3-1.4 moz production target for 2021
Kirkland Lake is planning its largest exploration program at Fosterville since 2016.
Coal mining accidents tests China’s control of its cheapest fuel
A series of deadly mining accidents has hit output, while self-imposed import restrictions -- including on key supplier Australia -- limit shipments from overseas.
Vale suspends operations at New Caledonia after protests
Company has halted operations after pro-independence protests nearby, and that military forces are now guarding the evacuated plant.
Vale asks US court to force Steinmetz to pay $2bn award
Vale is urging a New York-based federal court to force the magnate to reveal all assets to enforce and so obtain the arbitration award.
Altiplano closer to turning Farellón into mining complex
The Canadian miner relocated a recently acquired mill into a site situated 5 kilometres north of the mine.
Moneta Porcupine grows Golden Highway resource by over 200%
The property comprises 740 single and boundary mining cell claims or approximately 10,680 hectares.
Zambia to buy gold from First Quantum to boost reserves
The nation's central bank will hold gold for the first time since 1995 as foreign-exchange reserves near record lows.
