August 19, 2020 Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott delay The world’s second largest miner said a two-month delay in restarting the smelter at the US mine prompted the revision.
August 19, 2020 MMG’s half-year loss doubles as covid-19 hits prices Company posted a half-yearly loss attributable to shareholders of $158 million, compared to an $81 million loss reported last year.
August 18, 2020 Iron ore price rockets to highest since January 2014 China's $680 billion post-pandemic splurge on infrastructure sparks record steel output and soaring iron ore price.
August 18, 2020 BHP broadens plans to exit coal operations The miner is accelerating the sale or spinoff of interests in mines in Australia and Colombia, as well as other coal and oil assets.
August 18, 2020 Australia aboriginal group says miners’ use of gag clauses needs review The Banjima people say agreements have stopped traditional owners from publicly objecting to developments in the Pilbara region.
August 17, 2020 BHP falls short of expected profit, warns of slowing growth outside China Disruptions due to covid-19 overshadowed firm iron ore prices and signs of a rebound in demand from top consumer China.
August 17, 2020 Fortescue adds hydrogen-powered coaches at Pilbara Vehicles will replace the existing fleet of diesel coaches at Christmas Creek operations.
August 17, 2020 Lynas posts 2020 loss, raises funds for plant in Australia The world's biggest rare earths miner outside China posted an A$19.4 million loss for the year ended June 30 and outlined plans to raise A$425 million.
August 14, 2020 Metro Mining to shut mine early as virus chokes sales The Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland is expected to cease shipping ore earlier than usual in mid-September and restart next April.
August 14, 2020 Newcrest misses forecasts, lower FY 21 gold output seen Miner forecast gold output to be between 1.95 million ounces and 2.15 million ounces next year, down from the 2.2 million ounces produced in 2020.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
