February 21, 2021 Argentina optimistic on projects led by Canadian miners Argentina’s National Mining Secretariat issued a dossier highlighting projects by Yamana, Alpha Lithium, Minsud and others.
February 21, 2021 Three miners die at illegal operation in Colombia The miners - whose ages ranged from 18 to 27 years old - inhaled toxic gases and perished.
February 21, 2021 Chile files arbitration suit against Albemarle over lithium royalties Chile accuses Albemarle of allegedly underpaying royalties on its sales.
February 19, 2021 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Copper price keeps soaring as bullish sentiment prevails; Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China; Gold price dealt ‘fatal blow’ by bond yield rally
February 19, 2021 Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China Iron ore prices fell on Friday after hitting their highest level since September 2011, as a survey of inventories of steel products in China showed a significant increase.
February 19, 2021 Vale creates sustainability division The division will be headed by Maria Luiza de Oliveira Pinto e Paiva, who until this month has been head of sustainability at Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano SA.
February 19, 2021 Southern Ecuador’s Cuenca bans large-scale mining More than 80% of the electorate voted this week in favour of the ban, which should not affect existing projects.
February 18, 2021 Iron ore price at highest since 2011 on China post-holiday demand outlook Metal prices surged during the first trading day since the lunar new year in China, as activity ramps up to pre-pandemic levels.
February 18, 2021 Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.
February 18, 2021 Hochschild Mining’s earnings drop on covid-19-led mine closures Company posted a 21% drop in full-year core earnings as a run of pandemic-driven production roadblocks wiped out the boost from higher gold prices.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
