The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

MINING.com Editor | October 5, 2024 | 2:59 am

Apache Tribe takes fight against Resolution Copper to US Supreme Court

The Tribe has asked the top court to review a decision by the Arizona state court to allow Resolution discharge contaminants into Queen Creek.

Staff Writer | October 4, 2024 | 10:06 am

Copper smelters warn of closures as crunch talks get underway

A wave of new smelter investments in China and elsewhere has left plants in growing competition to find enough ore to feed their furnaces.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 8:02 am

Codelco signs letter of intent to collaborate with ABB on decarbonization

Miner has signed a letter of intent with the Swedish-Swiss technology company to explore a collaboration focused on decarbonizing and automating its operations.

Reuters | October 4, 2024 | 7:26 am

Chinese delegates jolt LME week with their newfound optimism

For the last couple of years, the biggest consumer and producer has been a buzzkill for metals bulls.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2024 | 9:53 am

Mining industry needs $2.1 trillion in new investments by 2050 — BloombergNEF

The report highlights that critical energy transition metals could face supply deficits this decade — some as early as this year.

Staff Writer | October 3, 2024 | 9:24 am

Column: Exuberant iron ore, subdued copper show different sides of China stimulus

China's significant stimulus measures have kicked the prices of key metals higher.

Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 8:25 am

Glencore-Congo mine row tied to sanctioned ex-partner Gertler

Dan Gertler was sanctioned by the US in 2017 over alleged corruption.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2024 | 6:48 am

Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says

The mining giant is restructuring its business to mainly focus on energy transition metal copper.

Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 6:36 am

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Alphamin kicks off potential sale as tin prices surge

Market value of top 50 mining companies surge $335 billion during Q1 2022

Mick Davis’ Vision Blue joins backers for Cornish Metals tin mine

Copper, coal prices hit records, nickel jumps 30% overnight after wild week of trading

Copper close to record, zinc at 15-year high, nickel nears $28,000 as metal price rally gains momentum

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