July 26, 2021

Climate scientists begin key report as G20 failed to reach phase-out coal deal

More than 200 of the world's leading climate scientists have begun working on a key report summarizing how Earth's climate has already changed and what to expect in coming years.

July 25, 2021

Record profits and blockbuster dividends: Here come the miners

The top-five western diversified miners may have earned a combined $85 billion for the first half of the year, according to analyst estimates, more than double the level from a…

July 24, 2021

What countries would make if they sold their Olympic medals at current metals prices

London-based broker ETX Capital ran the numbers and found that the US would make over $1.14 million.

July 23, 2021

Brazil prosecutors target final Samarco dam settlement this year

A settlement would replace a giant lawsuit, removing a considerable legal overhang for Samarco and its shareholders.

July 23, 2021

Newmont to decide on $2 billion Peru project by year-end

The project would allow operations at the massive Yanacocha gold mine in northern Peru’s Cajamarca region to continue beyond 2040.

July 22, 2021

South America’s left turn is bullish copper, top miner says

Freeport-McMoRan chief Richard Adkerson says he plans to work with the industry in Peru to engage with the incoming government of Pedro Castillo.

July 21, 2021

Rio2 to raise up to $135m for Fenix gold mine construction

The mine financing package would allow the company to maintain its current schedule for first gold production in Q4 2022.

July 21, 2021

Copper market in 75,000 tonnes deficit in Apr 2021 – ICSG

For the first four months of the year, the market was in a 69,000 tonnes surplus compared with a 110,000 tonnes surplus in the same period a year earlier.

July 21, 2021

Codelco plans India, Southeast Asia push to trim reliance on China

Miner will open a new office in Singapore to help lead the push around the region.

July 21, 2021

Mining boss sees fervor calming with Peru leftist to take office

Pedro Castillo, a teacher from the highlands with no previous experience of national politics, takes office July 28.