April 8, 2020 Codelco says copper production, sales hitting targets amid coronavirus outbreak The world's top copper miner maintains operational continuity at its mines.
April 8, 2020 In uncertain times, global metals exchange volumes surge LME's average daily activity jumped by 15% in March to 794,139 contracts, the highest monthly total since April 2018.
April 8, 2020 Sumitomo warns pandemic, oil price fall to hit profit The company suspended operation at its San Cristobal mine in Bolivia and its Ambatovy nickel mine in Madagascar.
April 8, 2020 Eramet halts Argentina lithium project on coronavirus crisis Eramet had already put the project on hold in February, citing economic and regulatory instability in the country.
April 8, 2020 Chinese molybdenum miner halts production after tailings spill The incident at Yichun Luming's tailings pond on March 28 discharged 2.53 million cubic metres of waste before the leak was plugged.
April 8, 2020 Rio goes ahead with dividend amid coronavirus uncertainty Chairman Simon Thompson said the company had decided to go ahead with paying the dividend due on April 16.
April 8, 2020 INTERVIEW: Rick Rule – An investor’s primer on silver When you look at your silver portfolio, you need to practice stock selection - Rick Rule.
April 8, 2020 Philippines’ top nickel miners halt operations Nickel Asia Corp and Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc, are suspending mining and export operations in a southern province to comply with coronavirus-containment measures.
April 7, 2020 Caterpillar introduces new MD6380 rotary blasthole drill Designed for large blasthole production drilling, Caterpillar’s latest ultra-class drill, the MD6380, provides the optimal mix of on-board air, feed force, rotary torque and machine mobility.
April 7, 2020 Bets on potential mining defaults surge on worsening sector outlook The cost of insuring against potential debt default by mining companies has risen to the highest in five years.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
