What’s next for Rio Tinto’s Arizona copper project? Donald Trump's outgoing administration plans to approve a land swap on Jan. 15 that Rio Tinto Ltd and partners need to build a copper mine in Arizona. Reuters | January 6, 2021 | 10:13 am
In blow to Vedanta, Zambian court rules KCM liquidator to stay in post The government accuses Vedanta of failing to honour licence conditions, including promised investment. Reuters | January 6, 2021 | 8:55 am
Goldman proclaims the dawn of a new commodity supercycle Goldman’s view is predicated on how the world will recover from the pandemic with an emphasis on a green industrial revolution. Reuters | January 6, 2021 | 7:51 am
Protest blocks $530m worth of copper from Las Bambas A three-week-long roadblock protest by locals has prevented mine from exporting 189,000 tonnes of copper concentrate. Reuters | January 6, 2021 | 7:32 am
R&B star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company Congo is Africa's top producer of copper and the world's leading miner of cobalt. Reuters | January 5, 2021 | 10:44 am
Hedge funds raise mining shorts as covid vaccines seen tamping gold gains RBC has also cut its 2021 forecast for gold to $1,810 per ounce from $1,893. Reuters | January 5, 2021 | 9:13 am
Trump to approve land swap for Rio Tinto’s Resolution copper project Native American tribes say it will destroy sites of cultural and religious value. Reuters | January 4, 2021 | 2:33 pm
Central African rebels attack mining town before election results announced At least five rebels were killed and two army soldiers wounded in the clashes in Bangasso. Reuters | January 3, 2021 | 12:41 pm
After golden year for precious metals, silver set to shine in 2021 Analysts say silver's dual role and its greater volatility mean it could fare better than gold. Reuters | December 31, 2020 | 12:17 pm
What’s driving New Caledonian protests against Vale Riots erupted in December with protesters challenging Vale's latest attempt to sell its local business. Reuters | December 31, 2020 | 8:48 am
China to build overseas iron ore mines to ensure supply Country aims to build one or two globally significant overseas iron ore mines by 2025 Reuters | December 31, 2020 | 8:39 am
Chile says copper output down in November Country's copper output fell 2.1% to 493,538 tonnes. Reuters | December 31, 2020 | 8:19 am