August 20, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more.

August 20, 2020

Colombia sold two-thirds of its gold weeks before record high

The nation sold $475 million of its bullion in June, equivalent to 67% of its holdings at the end of May.

August 20, 2020

Rising supplies set to undermine iron ore price rally

Iron ore’s rally, underpinned by China’s massive construction boom, is at risk of slowing as miners ramp up output.

August 20, 2020

Antofagasta earnings dive on lower copper prices, virus

Earnings for the first half of the year dropped 22% as copper production and prices were affected by the global coronavirus pandemic.

August 20, 2020

KGHM says Sierra Gorda may not need support from next year

The mine posted a 150% leap in second-quarter core profit despite risks related to coronavirus in Chile.

August 20, 2020

SQM posts record sales, boosts output despite weak market

The world’s second largest lithium miner saw sales jump almost 50% and boosted output, but low prices hit profits.

August 19, 2020

Copper price above $3 for first time since June 2018

Copper price jumps to highest since June 2018 as massive Chinese stimulus suck in metal and LME inventories drop to 13-year low.

August 18, 2020

Iron ore price rockets to highest since January 2014

China's $680 billion post-pandemic splurge on infrastructure sparks record steel output and soaring iron ore price.

August 18, 2020

Jaguar reports substantial reserve increase at Pilar

Proven and probable reserves increased 40% year-over-year, while reserve grade improved 12%.

August 18, 2020

Odyssey presses ahead on Mexico seabed project

Despite two permit rejections, Odyssey aims to dredge phosphate sands from Mexico’s Exclusive Economic Zone.