Lynas half-year profit plunges on Malaysia expenses amid weak market The company reported profit after tax of A$3.9 million for the six months ended Dec. 31. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 3:26 pm
Vale preparing for potential fuel leak from damaged ore carrier MV Stellar Banner is stranded off the Brazilian northern coast. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 2:39 pm
AJN shares slump after Barrick moves to block Kibali stake purchase Barrick issued a cease-and-desist notice to block AJN's acquisition of a 10% stake in the mine. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 9:26 am
Chinese metals association suggests stockpiling as virus hits demand The start of stockpiling "can effectively alleviate the increase in inventory" at metal producers. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 9:24 am
Implats posts 41% interim earnings jump, reinstates dividend Implats has turned a corner, buoyed by surging palladium and rhodium prices. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 8:19 am
Nigeria’s government licenses two gold refineries Country's central bank will be the main off-taker, holding some of the gold in its reserves. Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 3:32 pm
Malaysia approves 3-year licence for Lynas’ rare earths The licence will allow it to continue processing rare earths at its $800 million plant in Kuantan. Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 2:51 pm
Ship carrying Vale iron ore damaged off Brazil coast The ship's commander issued an emergency satellite alert on Tuesday and took the vessel to a sandbar. Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 11:51 am
Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks Company announced ordinary dividend of $6.2 billion in 2019 and total cash returns of $7.2 billion. Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 9:33 am
Nornickel warns of coronavirus risks, reports leap in profit Russian giant reported 2019 net profit up 95% and expects uncertain times for nickel and copper markets. Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 9:08 am
Grupo Mexico reports fourth quarter net profit jump Net profit was $777.6 million for the quarter. Reuters | February 25, 2020 | 10:35 pm
Gold miners fret about long-term supply even as they boost dividends The tension comes as gold prices are at the highest in seven years. Reuters | February 25, 2020 | 2:53 pm