December 9, 2020 One union at Centinela reaches deal, another in talks The Minera Esperanza union entered government-mediated negotiations with Antofagasta in late November.
December 9, 2020 Fortescue expects robust demand for steel next year Miner has kept this year's total production forecast at 175 million to 180 million tonnes.
December 9, 2020 Gold miners must ramp up renewable energy to meet climate goals – WGC Gold sector emissions need to be reduced by 80% by 2050 to be aligned with the Paris Agreement.
December 9, 2020 Aurubis gives brighter earnings view as copper demand to rise Europe's largest copper producer said it had suffered "no production limitations so far" from the pandemic.
December 9, 2020 Zinc hits 19-month high amid supply worries, demand recovery Zinc rallied to the highest since April 2019, lifted by concerns over falling Chinese production and as hopes for a US stimulus deal buoyed market sentiment.
December 8, 2020 US Steel to buy remaining Big River stake amid steel surge U.S. Steel is exercising a call option and will use cash on hand to buy the stake for about $774 million.
December 8, 2020 China’s imports of major commodities show early signs of moderating Demand growth is moderating and imports may tend to stay around current levels, rather than show some of the dramatic increases from earlier in 2020.
December 8, 2020 Rio Tinto may face a fine when Australia cave inquiry reports on Weds Even then, in the context of Rio Tinto's $123 billion valuation, the amount was not likely to be material.
December 8, 2020 US targets illegal North Korean coal sales with new sanctions North Korea jump-started coal exports after shutting down almost all shipments during the first few months of the year while it sought to block the spread of the coronavirus.
December 8, 2020 Newmont to spend $500m over 5 years on climate initiatives Company last month committed to a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050.
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
