KGHM says Sierra Gorda may not need support from next year The mine posted a 150% leap in second-quarter core profit despite risks related to coronavirus in Chile. Reuters | August 20, 2020 | 8:11 am
BHP and Rio Tinto show the swings and arrows of China commodity exposure It may be a bit of an oversimplification, but in the current situation the world of commodities is effectively split between China and the rest. Reuters | August 20, 2020 | 8:07 am
Copper price above $3 for first time since June 2018 Copper price jumps to highest since June 2018 as massive Chinese stimulus suck in metal and LME inventories drop to 13-year low. Frik Els | August 19, 2020 | 11:50 am
Troilus receives approval to dewater pits Dewatering of the two pits in Quebec is expected to allow additional exploration work. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 19, 2020 | 10:28 am
Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott delay The world’s second largest miner said a two-month delay in restarting the smelter at the US mine prompted the revision. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2020 | 9:23 am
MMG’s half-year loss doubles as covid-19 hits prices Company posted a half-yearly loss attributable to shareholders of $158 million, compared to an $81 million loss reported last year. Reuters | August 19, 2020 | 8:28 am
Alaska Republicans back Northern Dynasty Pebble mine The party resolution, dated August 9, states it “unequivocally” supports the responsible development of the proposed copper-gold mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2020 | 6:58 am
Jetti Resources’ quest for copper mining’s holy grail New technology makes it possible to extract copper from low-grade primary sulfides like chalcopyrite, CEO says. Amanda Stutt | August 18, 2020 | 2:09 pm
Ivanhoe and China’s CNMC announce Africa partnership Companies will jointly look for African mining projects to explore, develop or acquire. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 12:37 pm