February 4, 2021 Glencore hands back Prodeco’s mining contracts to Colombia Glencore's coal production tumbled 24% to 106 million tonnes in 2020
February 4, 2021 Proposal to ban big mines put to vote in southern Ecuador The referendum threatens to derail more than 40 concessions seeking to tap gold, silver and copper reserves.
February 4, 2021 Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho The settlement is the biggest in Brazil's history, but does not include criminal actions, unknown damages, and individual rights.
February 3, 2021 Vale 4Q20 iron ore output lower than estimated Vale ended 2020 with 322 Mt of production capacity and expects to achieve 350 Mt capacity by the end of 2021.
February 3, 2021 Iron ore price bounces back after sharp fall Bullish outlook from Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley lifts sentiment.
February 3, 2021 SilverCrest releases high-return feasibility for Las Chispas, gives construction go-ahead With the feasibility release, SilverCrest’s board has formally approved construction of the 1,250 t/d mine.
February 3, 2021 Vale and Brazil state approach $7bn deal over Brumadinho According to the attorney general, the settlement is the biggest in Brazil's history, but does not include criminal actions.
February 3, 2021 Glencore’s 2020 output hit by Congo mine closure, sticks to targets The London-listed company stuck to all of its production targets for 2021.
February 2, 2021 Albemarle shares slip on $1.3 billion stock offering The company’s stock doubled in 2020 as lithium prices rallied on EV demand.
February 2, 2021 Brazil’s 2020 mineral production topped 1 billion tonnes, up 2.5% The country's mineral exports reached $37 billion, compared to $33 billion in the previous year, bolstered by strong Chinese demand for iron ore.
China’s steel exports, iron ore imports hit record highs Some exporters rushed to ramp up shipments before January on fears that the export licence requirement might impact shipments, analysts said. January 14, 2026 | 07:09 am
