December 16, 2020 Rio Tinto’s $6.7bn Oyu Tolgoi expansion to begin in 2022 The update on budget and timeline for the expansion didn't provide clarity on the funding and economics surrounding the giant project.
December 15, 2020 Rio Tinto willing to help improve iron ore pricing system – China steel body CISA recently called on regulators in China to investigate a spike in prices on the Dalian Commodity Exchange, saying there were signs speculators had piled in.
December 15, 2020 Australia PM warns of ‘lose-lose’ in any China coal shift Chinese media reported that China's top economic planner had granted approval to power plants to import coal without clearance restrictions, except for Australia.
December 15, 2020 Australia to review JORC Code The Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee Code regulates the integrity of public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources and ore reserves.
December 15, 2020 Resolute Mining sells Bibiani to Chinese group China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold will pay Resolute $5 million upfront and the remainder upon completion of the transaction, expected in March 2021.
December 11, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Tianqi Lithium sells 49% of Australian unit to IGO , Iron ore price goes parabolic after cyclone warning; Rio Tinto should pay for sacred caves blast...
December 11, 2020 Nordgold raises offer for Cardinal Company has increased its offer price from A$1.00 to A$1.05 a share, matching an offer from Shandong Gold.
December 11, 2020 Kirkland Lake sets 1.3-1.4 moz production target for 2021 Kirkland Lake is planning its largest exploration program at Fosterville since 2016.
December 11, 2020 Vale suspends operations at New Caledonia after protests Company has halted operations after pro-independence protests nearby, and that military forces are now guarding the evacuated plant.
December 10, 2020 Iron ore price goes parabolic after cyclone warning World's largest iron ore export terminal is cleared of large vessels, exacerbating an already tight market.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
