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
SQM posts record sales, boosts output despite weak market The world’s second largest lithium miner saw sales jump almost 50% and boosted output, but low prices hit profits. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2020 | 3:52 am
Eric Sprott slashes stake in Gran Colombia Sprott has reduced his stake in the company to just 0.2% from 11.24% earlier this year. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 19, 2020 | 10:35 am
Gold miners keep operating in Mali despite coup Barrick, B2Gold, Resolute Mining, AngloGold Ashanti, Roscan, Hummingbird Resources and Cora Gold said operations and staff were unaffected. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 19, 2020 | 9:53 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
Kazatomprom to maintain uranium output cuts through 2022 Company will extend its current 20% output cut through 2022 to help the market for the metal recover. Reuters | August 19, 2020 | 8:24 am
China plans to boost cobalt reserves as virus spurs supply risks Cobalt prices have climbed 10% in the past month amid concerns that shipments could be affected by anti-virus measures in parts of Africa. Bloomberg News | August 19, 2020 | 8:19 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