Anglo American CEO says not responsible for lead poisoning in Zambia

South African law firm Mbuyisa Moleele and UK-based Leigh Day filed the class action suit last week on behalf of what they say is estimated to be more than 100,000 individuals.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 30, 2020 | 8:06 am

China’s aluminum juggernaut may be running out of road

China’s giant smelter sector churned out an average 105,000 tonnes per day in September, with year-to-date production up 3.3% on 2019.

Reuters | October 30, 2020 | 7:57 am

Rio Tinto invests $51m in Canadian alumina refinery

Upgrades, to be completed in early 2021, include three new energy efficient buildings and a centralized control room.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2020 | 7:42 am

Vale expects stronger iron ore sales in fourth quarter

Company said recovered inventories in China will give the producer more flexibility on sales going forward.

Reuters | October 30, 2020 | 7:40 am

Newmont reports best quarter ever, raises dividend by 60%

Newmont produced 1.5 million attributable oz. of gold at all-in-sustaining costs of $1,020 per oz. in Q3, plus 273,000 gold-equivalent attributable oz. from coproducts.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 30, 2020 | 6:29 am