August 5, 2021 Union at Escondida mine in Chile asks members to prepare for strike More than 2,000 union members rejected owner BHP Group Ltd's latest contract offer at the end of last week.
August 5, 2021 Peruvian miners open to discussing modifications to tax stability agreements A new administration led by Pedro Castillo, an elementary school teacher, is seeking to increase taxes on miners to fund social programs.
August 5, 2021 Platinum price slumps to 7-month low as virus spread saps demand The metal used in catalytic converters fell for a third day as the spread of the delta strain punctures the narrative of a rapid global recovery.
August 5, 2021 MP Materials swings to quarterly profit on rising rare earths prices The company reported second-quarter profit of $27.2 million.
August 5, 2021 Diamond sales at De Beers’ Botswana unit rebound as global market recovers Exports of diamonds from Debswana stood at $1.702 billion in the first half of the year.
August 5, 2021 China will restart coal mines in northern provinces as power demand surges Operations will restart for a year at 15 coal mines across northern provinces.
August 5, 2021 Biden sets US goal for clean cars to be half of 2030 sales Administration is crafting greenhouse gas-reduction standards and fuel economy requirements for vehicles.
August 5, 2021 Albemarle doesn’t expect Biden’s EV order to shift lithium demand The world’s largest lithium producer posted a nearly five-fold jump in quarterly income on Wednesday.
August 5, 2021 Centamin’s profit falls, mulls sale of Burkina Faso project Gold miner posted a 39% fall in first-half pretax profit on Thursday, as a drop in its production outweighed an improvement in pricing.
August 5, 2021 Nornickel triples earnings as metals prices offset output dip Company revenue in the six months to June 30 rose 33% year on year to $8.9 billion.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm