March 1, 2021

Copper, nickel price: 3 charts that bolster the bear case

The mad surge in the copper price took even ardent bulls by surprise, but doubts are beginning to creep in about the sustainability of the rally, at least in the…

March 1, 2021

Vale drills caused Brumadinho dam collapse, police say

Investigation concluded that the disaster was triggered by vertical perforations in a weak point of the structure.

March 1, 2021

Cerrejon says reached deal with indigenous community on environment, health

The miner produced 12.4 million tonnes of coal in 2020, down almost 52% from 2019.

February 28, 2021

Falcondo’s La Manaclita ferronickel project in the DR is a no-go

Falcondo’s plan to mine the Loma Miranda area was considered controversial.

February 28, 2021

Minesa to reapply for environmental license in Colombia

Owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, Minesa has said that it will continue to push for the Soto Norte gold project.

February 26, 2021

Mexican mining chamber warns uncertainty to bring investment cuts

Around a dozen companies are said to make their next investments elsewhere.

February 26, 2021

Vale bullish on metal prices, seeks to accelerate copper projects

The iron ore miner is confident in the trajectory of copper in 2021.

February 26, 2021

Copper price plunges as market waits for Shanghai whales’ next move

"A lot would depend on the reaction of big Chinese players such as Shanghai Dalu Futures, which has amassed a $1 billion long position."

February 26, 2021

Global silver output to rise 8.1% in 2021 – report

Global silver production is set to grow at a CAGR of 3.2%, reaching one billion ounces by 2024.

February 26, 2021

Copper crunch set to ease with more supply heading to China

Starting next month, there’ll be a large number of ships arriving at Chinese ports from Chile and Peru, the nation’s main suppliers.