Group sales reached $1.01 billion in Q1 2021, up 8% compared with the same period a year earlier.

New regulations are expected from the International Seabed Authority.

Small-scale miners who produce half of the mineral say shafts were flooded by above normal rainfall during the period.

Tony Hayward defended an incentive plan for the commodity giant’s new chief executive officer, after prominent advisory firms urged investors to vote against it.

Company decided to waive its pre-emptive right over the 30% stake in Australia's Tropicana Gold Mine, paving the way for Regis Resources to acquire the stake.