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Russia’s Polyus reports jump in profit on rising gold sales

The country's largest gold producer reported a 20% jump in fourth-quarter adjusted net profit to $291 million compared with last year, lifted by increased production and rising sales of the metal.

Reuters | February 11, 2019 | 5:00 am

China iron ore rises to record on concerns over Brazilian supply

China iron ore futures rose to a record on Monday, the first session after a week-long national holiday, on concerns that supply from Brazil, the country's second-largest ore supplier, may decline after a fatal dam accident at a Vale mine.

Reuters | February 11, 2019 | 4:28 am

Tanzania row overshadows Acacia’s upbeat output, cost figures

Shares in the gold miner are up more than 50% since September when Barrick said it was buying Randgold Resources and when Mark Bristow was named as chief executive, taking over as head of the merged entity from January.

Reuters | February 11, 2019 | 4:00 am

World’s top uranium miner Cameco in no hurry to resume production

The company says it has seen a significant improvement over the past year, with prices up about 20%, but believes conditions are not where they need to be to restart idled capacity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2019 | 3:30 am

Minerals Council of Australia calls for tax, workplace law reform

According to the industry group, such reform would encourage additional investment in capital and technology.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 10, 2019 | 12:46 pm

Codelco ready to resume operations at Chuquicamata despite torrential rains

The wet season in the austral summer has caused havoc in northern Chile.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 10, 2019 | 11:41 am

Nanosized diamond used to create super strong aluminum alloy

The resulting material is expected to be used in the maritime industry.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 10, 2019 | 10:10 am

Half of the world’s biggest miners do not keep track of their tailings risk management measures -report

The Responsible Mining Foundation says many of the world’s largest mining companies are not able to ‘know and show’ how effectively they are addressing the risks of tailings dam failure and seepage.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 10, 2019 | 10:05 am