Rio Tinto sees soft 2022 iron ore shipments on labour issues, project delays
The world's biggest iron ore producer shipped 84.1 million tonnes of the commodity in the three months to Dec. 31.
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Endeavour achieves record annual discoveries, adding 3moz in M&I resources
Company added 3 million ounces of measured and indicated resources and 900,000 ounces of inferred resources across its flagship assets.
Workers at Teck Resources’ BC mine to hold ratification vote
The union will schedule a ratification vote to be concluded no later than January 24.
US bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths
The bill is the latest in a string of U.S. legislation seeking to thwart China's near control over the sector.
South32’s PFS for Taylor supports ‘multi-decade’ critical metals operation in Arizona
South32 says it is designing Taylor to be its "next generation mine."
Kirkland Lake Gold hits production record ahead of merger with Agnico Eagle
The gold miner posted record production for the year, with a total of 1.4 million oz.
Northern Graphite buying two mines, to be third largest producer outside China
The company is purchasing the Lac des Iles mine and mill in Quebec and all the outstanding shares of Imerys Group.
No new year resolution for out-of-favour copper market
Copper’s fall from grace among fund players is clear to see in sliding volumes across all three major trading venues, writes Andy Home.
De Beers makes diamond buyers cough up cash with fresh price rise
The world's largest diamond miner by value is said to have hiked prices by about 8% for big stones and 20% for small ones at the latest sale.