August 5, 2021

Glencore to return $2.8bn to shareholders in 2021

It joins rivals Rio Tinto and Anglo American in declaring bonanza payouts after record half-year profits boosted by commodities rally.

August 5, 2021

Resolute Mining sells Bibiani mine to Asante Gold for $90 million

Sale reduces Western Australia-based miner's portfolio to only two gold assets — Syama in Mali and Mako in Senegal.

August 4, 2021

The biggest mining companies in the World in 2021

The graphic takes a look at the world’s largest mining companies by market capitalization and the metals they produce.

August 4, 2021

BHP joins Komatsu’s GHG Alliance

BHP plans to operate one of the first batches of zero-emission trucks upon commercial release.

August 4, 2021

Fortescue worker tests positive for covid-19 at Western Australia site

There has been no material impact to operations at Cloudbreak iron ore mine.

August 4, 2021

Anglo American, Salzgitter to jointly advance green steel

The partners intend to conduct research into feed materials to use in direct reduction (DR) steelmaking, based on natural gas and hydrogen.

August 3, 2021

Western Australia takes step-up in battery chemicals production

Three big battery chemicals plants are set to come on line in coming months, while Germany's BASF is part of a pilot project to blend feeds used by battery makers.

August 3, 2021

BHP to expand nickel operations to meet soaring demand

The miner will make a final investment decision on expanding the processing plant at its Mt. Keith nickel mine by the end of the financial year.

August 2, 2021

Australia and Guinea to drive global bauxite production growth – report

Fitch forecasts Australian bauxite production growth to average 4% y-o-y in 2021, and Guinea's bauxite output to rise from 84.5mnt in 2021 to 133.8mnt in 2030.

August 2, 2021

Iron ore miners are awash with cash, but see different futures

Major miners are going to be strong cash generators even if iron ore post further losses.