The men who would be king of Glencore move into the spotlight

Contenders for the biggest job in commodity trading, the head of Glencore, will be on parade this week.

Bloomberg News | October 29, 2019 | 9:23 am

Green aluminum, coming soon to a metals-trading desk near you

The lightweight metal used in cars, airplanes and drinks cans is touted as a green alternative, yet it’s the most carbon-intensive industrial metal to produce.

Bloomberg News | October 29, 2019 | 9:13 am

Even a lifelong copper bull isn’t sure the next move will be up

It’s a dramatic shift from a year ago, when just about everyone in the industry was bullish on the metal used in pipes and wires.

Bloomberg News | October 29, 2019 | 8:13 am

Rio Tinto says miners need to do more on the environment. Here’s how

Opinion: Mining companies are generally quite good at promoting social projects undertaken in the communities in which they operate, but full disclosure could show how much the mining companies' support was compared to the total income of these communities.

Reuters | October 29, 2019 | 8:03 am

SolGold strikes again in Ecuador’s Andean copper belt

The miner says improvements in copper and gold recoveries at its Alpala deposit in Ecuador could add $8.7bn of revenue over the planned mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2019 | 6:57 am

Copper Mountain mine’s mineral reserve expanded

The Vancouver-based company that owns the mine says that there is a 12% increase in Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 29, 2019 | 6:15 am

Sibanye Gold CEO says New York listing possible in 2021

Plan to move Sibanye’s primary listing isn’t immediate and could still be two years out, after the company has sufficiently paid down its debt.

Bloomberg News | October 29, 2019 | 6:00 am

Top US private coal miner Murray Energy files for bankruptcy

The Ohio-based miner is the eighth coal company to go under over the past year as demand for the fossil fuel continues to diminish.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2019 | 3:38 am

De Beers banks on ‘diamonds are for me’

Luxury groups see potential for growth in jewellery demand, as shown by LVMH's nearly $14.5 billion offer, made public on Monday, to buy Tiffany & Co.

Reuters | October 28, 2019 | 3:47 pm

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