February 11, 2019

Russia’s Polyus reports jump in profit on rising gold sales

The country's largest gold producer reported a 20% jump in fourth-quarter adjusted net profit to $291 million compared with last year, lifted by increased production and rising sales of the…

February 10, 2019

Nanosized diamond used to create super strong aluminum alloy

The resulting material is expected to be used in the maritime industry.

February 8, 2019

Global aluminium market to remain undersupplied over coming years — report

While there are deficits ahead, the global aluminium demand picture will improve.

February 8, 2019

At least three Chilean copper mines halted due to heavy rain

Codelco has halted operations at its Chuquicamata and Ministro Hales copper mines; Freeport-McMoRan suspended El Abra.

February 7, 2019

Osisko Mining owns the world’s best drill intersection of 2019

Windfall gold project in Quebec tops list and Global Atomic Corp's uranium project in Niger comes in second.

February 7, 2019

Steelmaker Voestalpine tones down expectations after Q3 loss

The European steel sector is navigating choppy waters as the car industry is slowing and pressure on oil prices has dampened demand from the oil equipment industry.

February 7, 2019

ArcelorMittal sees small steel demand rise, shares slip on margin concerns

ArcelorMittal is investing in projects in Mexico and Brazil, and has bought Votorantim in Brazil and Italy's Ilva, Europe's largest capacity steel plant.

February 7, 2019

Russia’s MMK says 2019 output volumes will remain flat

MMK expects healthy output volumes, and that the asset will not remain loss-making in 2019.

February 7, 2019

Norsk Hydro’s Q4 hit by restricted Brazil output, shares hit 2-year low

"A prolonged embargo will have negative impact on earnings, cash flow and sentiment."

February 7, 2019

Gem Diamonds finds from iconic Lesotho mine drop, shares slump

The company unearthed three of the 15 diamonds over 100 carats it found in 2018 in Q4, but carat recovery dropped by 17% to 29,523 ct in the period.