MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week
Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more.
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Colombia sold two-thirds of its gold weeks before record high
The nation sold $475 million of its bullion in June, equivalent to 67% of its holdings at the end of May.
Teck goes on headhunting spree with investors seeking change
The company is shaking up its top executive ranks with new CFO and COO appointments.
Pebble confirms potential for critical mineral production
New mineral resource estimate shows the mine could increase US strategic rhenium sources by 84%.
Teck shares plunge on Ottawa environment review of BC coal project
Mining Association of Canada accused the federal government of making a political decision on proposed metallurgical coal project in British Columbia.
Metal markets caught out by strength of Chinese stimulus
The ghost of 2009 is looming ever larger in the industrial metals sector.
Rising supplies set to undermine iron ore price rally
Iron ore’s rally, underpinned by China’s massive construction boom, is at risk of slowing as miners ramp up output.
Antofagasta earnings dive on lower copper prices, virus
Earnings for the first half of the year dropped 22% as copper production and prices were affected by the global coronavirus pandemic.
Scotiabank compliance failed to stop gold spoofing, US says
The bank agreed to pay $127.4 million to settle allegations that its traders manipulated precious metals markets.