February 10, 2022 Vale disappointment keeps Rio Tinto as world’s top iron producer Vale was expected to overtake its main rival in the fourth quarter, but reported a disappointing 82.5 million metric tonnes of production.
February 10, 2022 Codelco seeks sustainable copper certification by 2023 To receive certification, each mine must meet 32 sustainability criteria.
February 10, 2022 Los Andes Copper stock gains on drill results from Vizcachitas Drill hole CMV-001B returned an estimated average grade of 0.51% copper equivalent.
February 9, 2022 Vale is getting back on top of the iron industry as Rio stumbles The Brazilian miner lost the title of top iron ore supplier to Rio Tinto in the wake of a tailings dam disaster three years ago.
February 9, 2022 Brazilian miners set to miss deadline for removal of tailings dams The Minas Gerais law requires the removal of all dams constructed using the upstream method. Those in breach could have their operating license suspended.
February 9, 2022 Advanced Marimaca project still in the ‘early stages of discovery,’ says CEO Marimaca Copper entails a rare combination of low upfront capital and bottom-quartile operating cost.
February 9, 2022 Panama to receive First Quantum’s plan for power plant conversion by June The plant conversion could be a milestone in a clean energy plan that aims to cease the use of bunker and coal for power generation by December 2023.
February 9, 2022 Copper price: Global stocks are down to three days’ consumption October 2021’s copper squeeze sent the bellwether metal into record territory – now warehouses again only have enough metal to last a long weekend.
February 8, 2022 Newmont buys out Yanacocha partner Buenaventura for $300 million At the same time, Newmont will transfer its 47% interest in the La Zanja JV with Buenaventura to its partner in exchange for royalties on any future production.
February 8, 2022 Global lithium production hits record high on electric vehicle demand Global consumption of lithium in 2021 was estimated to be 93,000 tonnes, a 33% increase from 70,000 tonnes in 2020.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am
