Creditors of Vale-BHP venture Samarco suspend assembly to analyze new proposal
Samarco, a joint venture between Vale and BHP, is considering making adjustments to the plan but not major changes.
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Freeport-McMoRan plans aggressive copper investment in southwest US
Copper’s rise to a record high has made old, low-grade mines economic again, CEO Richard Adkerson said.
Mali forecasts industrial gold production of 64.1 tonnes in 2022
The country produced 63.4 tonnes of gold in 2021.
Kinross pours first gold at La Coipa mine in Chile
It said is on track to ramp up to full production at the gold mine, located in the country’s northern Atacama region, by mid-year.
How ‘leaky waves’ from ambient noise can reveal what lies underneath earth’s surface
Researchers have improved the way of studying the geologic structures beneath earth's surface by using ambient noise.
Rio Tinto cuts ties with Russian businesses over Ukraine war
The decision throws into doubt the future of Rio's aluminum joint venture with Rusal and an Irish refinery, key to Europe’s aluminum sector.
Sibanye halts work at gold mines as workers begin strike
Mining activities at Driefontein, Kloof and Beatrix mines were halted from Wednesday evening, except for essential services.
Peabody gets $534 million margin call on coal
Peabody’s margin call is one of the flashiest examples of how the volatility sweeping commodity markets will slam companies that are holding wrong-way bets.
Nickel trade falls silent in throwback to LME’s darkest days
The LME was moving to restore order in a market gripped by a classic short squeeze, driven by a panicky move by the world’s largest nickel producer.
