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
Teck Coal, First Nation sign stewardship agreement for Elk Valley A relationship charter establishes a path forward to collaboratively advance responsible mining. Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 3:04 pm
Rio Tinto copper boss says building mines is better than buying The world’s second-largest mining company is looking to reach copper production of 1 million metric tons within five years — up from from about 700,000 tons. Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 2:21 pm
Nouveau Monde Graphite breaks ground at Bécancour battery material plant in Quebec Another step forward in what is shaping up to be the most advanced graphite circularity project in North America. Amanda Stutt | April 16, 2024 | 12:27 pm