Copper price rises as Chile fuels long-term supply concerns
Chilean copper mining is facing its biggest regulatory threat since the industry took off more than three decades ago.
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China puts Australia on notice with push to diversify iron ore
Iron ore is Australia’s biggest export earner, and relations with Canberra have taken a turn for the worse in recent weeks.
Glencore to restart operations at Mutanda copper, cobalt mine in 2022
Restarted output from Mutanda could help ease shortages in the copper and cobalt markets.
Iron ore price extends gains amid steel optimism
Mysteel expects single-digit growth for apparent steel consumption in China to persist past 2021.
Newcrest sets target of net zero emissions by 2050
The goal relates to its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, though the Australian gold miner said it will continue to work across its value chain to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
Centerra moves to protect investors after Kumtor seized
The miner said it's taking all measures possible to protect shareholders and is seeing good support from the Canadian and UK governments.
Million-ounce palladium deficit will drive record prices, says Metals Focus
The roughly 10 million ounce-a-year palladium market will be undersupplied by around a million ounces in 2021 and the price will average $3,000 an ounce, up 37% from 2020.
Miner earns eightfold gain striking palladium on city’s doorstep
Chalice plans to add supply to a palladium market that’s been in deficit for years due to high demand for the metal.
Aboriginal group seeks to strengthen ties with Rio a year after cave destruction
Rio Tinto destroyed 46,000-year-old rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in Western Australia in May 2020 against the wishes of the traditional owners.