February 3, 2021 Populist crowd fails to breach the silver fortress for now Ironically, the silver squeeze may have benefited the very funds that have come in for vilification for shorting stocks
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 Bahia Mineracao starts production at iron ore mine The subsidiary of Kazakhstan's Eurasian Resources Group started production at Pedra de Ferro in northeastern Brazil with expected 2021 output of 1 million tonnes.
February 2, 2021 Mexican tax authorities to seek over $500m from First Majestic Mexican tax authorities reaped payments from nearly 900 large companies last year in their bid to boost state coffers.
February 2, 2021 Exxaro to halt investment in thermal coal The company will continue to supply thermal coal to Eskom's Medupi and Matimba power stations in line with existing supply contracts.
February 2, 2021 Mali gold production hits fresh high in 2020 Country's industrial gold production reached 65.2 tonnes in 2020, slightly higher than the previous year's record production of 65.1 tonnes.
February 2, 2021 Codelco see production plunge in December The world's largest copper miner output fell 16% year-on-year to 157,800 tonnes for the month.
February 2, 2021 China starts 2021 with robust imports of major commodities Imports of crude oil, iron ore and coal are all expected to show gains from prior months.
February 2, 2021 Biden to keep tariffs on aluminum imports from UAE, reversing Trump US will maintain a tariff of 10% on aluminum imports from the United Arab Emirates.
February 2, 2021 Shaky iron ore market turns to Vale for final piece of supply puzzle Vale is still looking to return to a capacity of 400 million tonnes, which would see it regain the title of world’s biggest producer.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am