December 3, 2020 BHP says copper output needs to double in 30 years Metal is well placed to benefit from the decarbonisation targets of some the world's biggest economies including top carbon emitter and top metals consumer China.
December 3, 2020 Vale’s disappointing iron ore output adds fuel to scorching price rise The hottest major commodity of 2020 is getting even hotter, with iron ore boosted by news that one of the world's biggest producers will not meet its output targets this…
December 2, 2020 Copper bonanza is emboldening unions in biggest-producing nation The confluence of factors turning producers into cash machines is also emboldening workers in Chile, raising the risk of stoppages in a hectic period.
December 2, 2020 Vale reduces 2020 iron ore output forecast Company expects to produce 300-305 million tonnes this year, missing a previously lowered 2020 target of at least 310 million tonnes.
December 2, 2020 Codelco estimates $210m impact from pandemic The world’s largest copper miner seeks to ensure all its divisions comply with the latest health protocols to stop the spread of covid-19.
December 1, 2020 SolGold delays Alpala pre-feasibility study again The company has had to tweak the mine design and development plan for the project in Ecuador, which has pushed back its already delayed pre-feasibility study to Q1 2021.
December 1, 2020 Lundin forecasts 2021 copper production to jump 25% The outlook comes shortly after a collective agreement was made with all unions representing employees at the Candelaria mine who went on strike.
December 1, 2020 Cordoba Minerals resumes work at Alacrán project Alacrán is part of the larger San Matías project in Colombia.
November 30, 2020 Antofagasta’s Centinela union rejects contract offer, opens door to strike Minera Centinela produced 276,600 tonnes of copper in 2019.
November 30, 2020 First Quantum expands copper reserve base with Argentina project An NI 43-101 report for the Taca Taca project outlined a maiden mineral reserve estimate of 7.7Mt contained copper.
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am
