September 15, 2021

Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on weak demand, US stimulus

The world's top copper producing nation expects the metal to average $4.20 per pound this year, from a previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.

September 14, 2021

Iron ore price down on fears of regulatory controls

China's southwest Yunnan province asked local producers to restrict output on steel, aluminum and other materials.

September 14, 2021

Nordgold and Columbus launch financial tool for miners

CN Planning Analytics is a planning, measurement, monitoring and reporting tool tailored specifically to miners.

September 14, 2021

Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine

The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end.

September 14, 2021

EV sales to reach 5m units in 2021 with trucks, boats entering the race

According to IDTechEx, previous predictions of 2021 EV sales were a massive underestimation.

September 13, 2021

The View from England: Augmented humans in Las Vegas

MINExpo is the first large-scale mining trade show to take place in a world emerging from the pandemic.

September 13, 2021

Iron ore price dives on new steel curbs in China

Steel producing province Yunnan asked local mills to adjust production schedules to ensure its 2021 crude steel output falls.

September 13, 2021

OceanaGold to restart Didipio mine earlier than expected

The operation has been halted for over two years due to a dispute with a provincial government over the company’s license to operate.

September 13, 2021

Copper price down as labour conflicts in Chile resolved, supply concerns fade

Workers at Codelco’s Andina mine end a more than three-week stoppage, strike avoided at BHP's Cerro Colorado mine.

September 13, 2021

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.