Vale receives notice from SEC ahead of potential probe
The SEC investigation would try to find evidence of "misconduct" related to public disclosures after a dam disaster in the town of Brumadinho.
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Vale to resume operations at Onça Puma nickel mine
Operations were first halted in early October because of alleged non-compliance with local regulations.
UN deep-sea mining rules unlikely to be completed by 2023, Latam countries say
The UN's International Seabed Authority (ISA) is working on global rules covering sea bed mining, which is not allowed until the regulations are finalised.
Newmont cuts guidance on pandemic hit
The world's top gold producer cut its annual production target by 500,000 ounces.
Jiangxi Copper Q3 profits fall from prior quarter as price rally fades
One of China's biggest copper producers saw profits fall 33% in July-September from the previous quarter.
Alamos Gold cuts production outlook on Mulatos woes
Output at company's founding operation is expected to drop by 15,000 ounces, to between 135,000 to 145,000 ounces.
Australia plans to boost mineral discovery with new drill core research lab
CSIRO together with the Science and Industry Endowment Fund, the University of Western Australia and Curtin University just opened a Geoscience Drill Core Research Laboratory.
Rio Tinto sells last Argyle diamonds at record highs
Mining ended at Argyle in 2020 after 37 years of production, during which the mine was the source of 90% of the world’s prized pink stones.
China coal futures plunge again as government plans price curbs
China also urges miners to deliver about an additional 100 million tonnes of coal in the final three months of the year to help meet winter demand.