December 17, 2020 Cartier tables maiden resource for Benoist in Quebec The deposit is host to 1.5 million indicated tonnes at 2.57 g/t gold, 0.19% copper and 8.37 g/t silver.
December 17, 2020 Northern Dynasty to challenge Pebble permit rejection next month The company said it would argue that the USACE’s mitigation requirements for Pebble were contrary to policy and precedent in Alaska.
December 17, 2020 A tale of two crises – metals in the year of covid-19 It’s been a tumultuous year for industrial metal markets, both the worst of times and the best of times.
December 17, 2020 Zambian state needs bigger role in mines to help the economy, president says Africa's second-biggest copper producer is seeking to increase its control over the sector as it navigates a debt crisis.
December 17, 2020 Rio Tinto taps finance head as new chief executive Jakob Stausholm will have to rebuild Rio’s reputation following an international outcry over its destruction of sacred Aboriginal rock shelters.
December 16, 2020 Veteran copper executive sees mines avoiding major strike shocks Just one mid-sized mine in Chile has halted operations because of strikes in the current wage cycle.
December 16, 2020 Ethiopia revokes licences of 63 mining companies The companies were said to have breached contract rules, failed to renew their licenses, or not made royalty payments.
December 16, 2020 Freeport CEO sees banner years ahead after gains won in ‘battle’ CEO Richard Adkerson expects copper volumes to expand by 20% and gold by 70% next year, with rising outputs lowering costs.
December 16, 2020 SolGold faces rebellion from top shareholders Mining heavyweights that backed the company and its huge Ecuadorian copper deposit are growing increasingly frustrated by the management’s decisions.
December 16, 2020 Rio Tinto’s $6.7bn Oyu Tolgoi expansion to begin in 2022 The update on budget and timeline for the expansion didn't provide clarity on the funding and economics surrounding the giant project.
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
