Antofagasta’s Q1 copper output down 11% yr/yr The company reiterated that it expects output in 2024 of between 670,000 and 710,000 tons. Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 5:19 am
Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth. MINING.COM Editor | April 17, 2024 | 3:49 am
Shares in two Australian miners surge on government loans The Australian government will provide a combined A$585 million to Alpha HPA and Renascor Resources. Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 11:16 pm
Rio Tinto’s first-quarter iron ore shipments fall 5%, missing estimates Mine depletion in its Yandicoogina mine in Western Australia contributed to the fall in shipments. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 11:09 pm
Gold price holds near record as traders overlook delayed cuts scenario The precious metal remains in a weeks-long uptrend as investors seek safety amid growing geopolitical tensions. Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 5:27 pm
Vale’s iron ore output up 6% in first quarter, sales jump Vale's iron ore output in the first three months of the year totaled 70.84 million metric tons. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:52 pm
Gina Rinehart builds stake in Lynas Rare Earths Rinehart amassed a 5.82% stake in Lynas via her private company Hancock Prospecting Ltd. Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 4:48 pm
US to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district The Ambler project sought to open a remote area rich in copper, zinc and lead and could yield deposits of rare earths. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:44 pm
Rio Tinto aims to keep Resolution’s copper in US, executive says The Arizona mine would, if developed, over its life produce more than 40 billion pounds of copper and supply more than a quarter of US demand. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:37 pm
