CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

China is the globe's top mining country, but its alarming reserves-to-production ratio is forcing domestic miners to hunt for deals in the rest of the world.

After a stunning week of gains iron ore is now trading 22% above record lows hit early April.

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board will vote against the gold miner’s executive compensation structure next week.

La Serena appeals court unanimously rejected a lawsuit presented by locals, which claimed the massive tailing dam had dried up a nearby stream and contaminated underground water.

The machinery giant doesn’t think it will remain strong for the rest of 2015.

Farmers, anti-mining activists and local leaders have opposed the project for years, claiming it will pollute key waterways for Arequipa, where the mine will be built.

The country's Superintendence for the Environment (SMA) also said the miner has not properly monitored the impact on nearby glaciers.

Jumps 6% on Wednesday to four-week highs despite record-setting production numbers from Big Three.

It produced 77.4 million tonnes of iron ore in the period, up 4.5% from a year earlier.