May 18, 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…

May 18, 2021

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.

May 18, 2021

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.

May 18, 2021

Rio Tinto, Antipa more than double mineral resource at JV gold project

The partners have added 800,000 gold ounces to Calibre gold deposit's inferred mineral, part of their Citadel copper-gold project.

May 17, 2021

Global iron ore production growth to accelerate, driven by Brazil— report

Global output growth will average 2.4% over 2021-2025 compared to -2.0% over the previous five years, according to Fitch Solutions.

May 17, 2021

Canada potash project may cost BHP growth elsewhere, say investors

The $5.7 billion Jansen mine will have an annual capacity to produce around 4.4 million tonnes of potash with an estimated mine life of 100 years.

May 14, 2021

RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest copper mines

The world's top 10 biggest copper mines in terms of 2020 production will play a major part in setting prices for the next decade.

May 14, 2021

New bull chart for $30,000 copper price: porphyries nearly mined out

Porphyries produce 80% of all copper but “the industry's ability to increase its reserve base by lowering cut-off grades is nearing an end” says new study.

May 14, 2021

Analysts voice scepticism on mining supercycle narrative

Surging commodity prices are leading some to believe that the market is entering a new commodity supercycle.

May 14, 2021

Rio Tinto may lose black partners needed to meet South Africa law

Black investors are frustrated by the suspension of dividends and community opposition that stymied expansion plans.