November 10, 2020

Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined

Heap leaching technology has become increasingly popular due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers miners.

November 9, 2020

Iron price jumps as Chinese imports continue at record pace

China on track to import 1.2 billion tonnes of iron ore in 2020 as steelmakers upgrade plants to avoid winter production disruptions.

November 8, 2020

Australia tells the world it is open for business when it comes to critical minerals

The Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus states that the country has a commercial opportunity to build competitive critical minerals export markets.

November 6, 2020

Copper price jumps as China turns away Australian concentrate

Copper within sight of June 2018 peak. Australian trader: "If you had a ship full of concentrate floating offshore, you’re rapidly trying to find a home.”

November 6, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

China to expand ban on Australian imports to copper; Rio Tinto closes Argyle diamond mine after 37 years; Tanzania finalizing permit for its first rare earth mine

November 6, 2020

China’s Australian copper ban seen hurting smelters in TC/RCs talks

Ban on Australian copper concentrate imports could hurt Chinese smelters in their negotiations with miners on benchmark treatment charges for 2021.

November 5, 2020

Albemarle moves ahead with expansions despite lithium market weakness

The world’s no. 1 lithium miner expects to commission its expansion projects in Western Australia and Chile next year.

November 5, 2020

Talga receives $1.2m from UK to conduct anode refinery study

A potential UK refinery would produce Talga’s anode product using natural flake graphite from the company’s Vittangi operation in northern Sweden.

November 5, 2020

Turquoise Hill takes Rio Tinto to arbitration over Mongolia mine funding

The Canadian miner seeks to clarify Rio Tinto's role and obligations related to additional funding needed to complete the Oyu Tolgoi expansion.

November 4, 2020

Billionaire Gina Rinehart’s wealth swells with Hancock’s A$4bn profit

Hancock Prospecting reported a A$4 billion ($2.9bn) net profit after tax for financial 2020, a 56% improvement from the A$2.6 billion logged last year.