February 18, 2021

Fortescue CEO says iron ore market to remain robust for some time

In China, activity rates didn't slow as much as is normal for the Lunar New Year because not as many workers returned home.

February 16, 2021

Barrick sells Lagunas Norte mine in Peru to Boroo

The sale is in line with Barrick's policy of selling non-core interests to focus its portfolio on Tier One assets.

February 12, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

A roundup of the biggest stories of the week.

February 12, 2021

RANKED: World’s top 10 copper mining projects – 2021

These 10 development projects will play a major role in setting the copper price for the next decade.

February 12, 2021

Billionaire steelmaking clan faces key test in quest to cut debt

Benjamin Steinbruch is trying to convince investors to fork over as much as $1.5 billion for a piece of Brazilian CSN Mineracao.

February 12, 2021

Mitsubishi Materials completes Chile’s Mantoverde copper stake deal

Company completed its purchase of a 30% stake in Chile's copper mine, as the shift to a low carbon economy boosts demand for the metal.

February 12, 2021

Venezuela gold reserves drop to new five-decade low as withdrawals accelerate

Facing a collapse in oil production and the effects of US sanctions, President Nicolas Maduro’s government has continued to use the sale of monetary gold as a source of income.

February 11, 2021

Strong showing for Ecuador’s Perez signals backlash against mining industry

The vote count now shows the environmental presidential candidate Yaku Perez trailing pro-market conservative banker Guillermo Lasso.

February 11, 2021

Steinmetz bets on Brazilian investigation against Vale

"On the basis of hypocrisy, they deceived the arbitral tribunal in London. I will unmask them,” Steinmetz told MINING.COM.

February 11, 2021

Copper price rally slows ahead of Chinese holiday

Traders and leading investors say the market needs more good news before prices can rip higher.