Rising metals prices spur Sibanye to second-half rebound Strike action had disrupted operations in the first half of 2019. Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 7:29 am
China hikes H1 rare earth output quota as industry grapples with virus The first rare earth mining output quota for 2020 was set at 66,000 tonnes, equal to 50% of last year's total allocation. Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 7:23 am
Fortescue profit spikes on iron ore price jump, but dividend seen conservative The miner declared an interim dividend of A$0.76 per share, up from A$0.19 per share last year. Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 2:43 pm
Zimbabwe threatens to withdraw mining licences over unpaid fees Those who owe money are being given until April 30 to pay up, failing which the mining title will be lost. Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 11:51 am
Chile says copper price to recover soon from coronavirus impact China is the world's top copper consumer, and Chile is the red metal's top producer. Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 11:43 am
China’s copper imports and aluminium consumption to drop again in 2020 Chinese smelters, facing high inventories of sulphuric acid and logistical problems with the coronavirus outbreak, have been forced to cut production. Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 9:25 am
South Africa’s Kumba Iron annual earnings rise on higher ore rates The company said it expects to produce between 41.5 million tonnes and 42.5 million tonnes of iron ore in 2020. Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 8:29 am
Miners welcome Indonesia’s new jobs bill that could spur coal growth President Joko Widodo's sprawling "Job Creation" bill seeks to change about 80 laws affecting many business sectors. Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 7:24 am
China’s metal exporters face order cancellations, damage claims amid virus Companies have informed Chinese suppliers they are not accepting deliveries. Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 8:47 pm
BHP CEO says company needs more copper, nickel Henry also said that the company would be willing to sell its thermal coal assets if a buyer offered a good value. Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 3:54 pm
Rio submits feasibility study for Tavan Tolgoi power plant Mongolia has been exerting pressure on Rio Tinto to revise the Oyu Tolgoi agreement terms to make it more beneficial to the country and its citizens. Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 3:03 pm
Rio Tinto cuts Pilbara shipment outlook after cyclone Damien Rio last month reported a 3% drop in iron ore shipments for 2019. Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 9:27 am