July 30, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Copper price, US strategic minerals, giant Alaska mine gets final nod...

July 30, 2020

Pilbara Minerals says lithium prices may be near bottom

Lithium has experienced a prolonged price fall due to slowing sales in China.

July 29, 2020

Rio Tinto raises dividend, sees ‘V-shaped’ China recovery

Miner boosted dividend payments despite a 4% fall in half-year earnings.

July 28, 2020

Rio Tinto in discussions with SFO over Simandou probe

Miner is seeking a deferred prosecution agreement over a payment it made to a consultant working on Simandou, the Financial Times reported.

July 28, 2020

Rio Tinto’s Winu copper project just got bigger

The miner has made a promising discovery 2 km east of the copper-gold deposit in Western Australia.

July 28, 2020

New Century, Vale delay nickel mine deal

New Century now has until September to present a binding offer for the New Caledonia nickel-cobalt complex.

July 24, 2020

Green aluminum maker sees opportunity in hydrogen

As the world looks to turn its back on fossil fuels, the idea that hydrogen could provide a viable alternative is quickly gaining traction.

July 24, 2020

Musk’s desire for more nickel could be a non-starter

Elon Musk may want more nickel mines, but it's the stainless sector that will decide if he gets them.

July 24, 2020

Australia to curb ‘excessive’ wait times for project approvals

The National Cabinet’s decision to adopt a new process for environmental approvals will cut waiting times for mining projects.

July 24, 2020

Rio Tinto’s diamond production steady despite covid-19

The Argyle and Diavik mines have continued to produce and market gemstones.