December 21, 2020

Traders at odds with China import ban keep coal cargoes in limbo

Worsening relations between Beijing and Canberra have stranded 74 vessels, about 8.1 million tons of coal, and an estimated 1,480 mariners off Chinese ports.

December 18, 2020

Rio Tinto outlines Oyu Tolgoi’s path forward

Update specifies "mining by sections" plan that should make of Oyu Tolgoi the world’s No.4 copper operation by 2030.

December 17, 2020

Rio Tinto taps finance head as new chief executive

Jakob Stausholm will have to rebuild Rio’s reputation following an international outcry over its destruction of sacred Aboriginal rock shelters.

December 16, 2020

Rio Tinto’s $6.7bn Oyu Tolgoi expansion to begin in 2022

The update on budget and timeline for the expansion didn't provide clarity on the funding and economics surrounding the giant project.

December 15, 2020

Fire breaks out at Vale mine amid protests in New Caledonia

Last week, Vale suspended operations in New Caledonia amid the unrest.

December 15, 2020

Resolute Mining sells Bibiani to Chinese group

China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold will pay Resolute $5 million upfront and the remainder upon completion of the transaction, expected in March 2021.

December 13, 2020

Study at Porgera gold mine shows benefits of treating tailings with lime

Lime helped stabilize arsenic in soil and sediments around the mine.

December 11, 2020

Nordgold raises offer for Cardinal

Company has increased its offer price from A$1.00 to A$1.05 a share, matching an offer from Shandong Gold.

December 11, 2020

Vale suspends operations at New Caledonia after protests

Company has halted operations after pro-independence protests nearby, and that military forces are now guarding the evacuated plant.

December 10, 2020

Greatland unveils maiden resource for Havieron project

The gold-copper project, a joint venture with Newcrest, holds 4.2 million ounces of gold equivalent.