The world's top copper miner rose 1.2% versus the same period a year earlier, hitting 187,600 tonnes.

Estimate on Brazil project comprises indicated resource of 3.33 million tonnes grading 4.39 grams per tonne gold for 0.47 million contained ounces.

While suppliers haven’t reported any contract breaches, they have verbally agreed to delay shipments due to port shutdowns.

Net present value estimate stands at $81.2 million with a projected 35% internal rate of return.

With an investment of up to $100 million, the new plant will be an important part of Vale's strategy to reduce the accumulation of tailings.

2020 may be the year for a two-tier market for primary aluminum, says Wood Mackenzie