BHP rode the WAIO train to near-record production in the second half of 2021 despite being overcome by COVID-induced labour constraints.
Kirkland Lake enjoys record production as Fosterville impresses
The rise of Kirkland Lake Gold continues as the company experienced record annual and fourth quarter production from its operations in 2021.
Rio Tinto production decreases as wet weather hits iron ore
Rio Tinto experienced a drop in production across all its commodities in 2021 as the company was impacted by a range of disruptions. Read more
West African produces record gold in December quarter
West African Resources achieved record gold production for the December quarter of 2021 as its flagship Sanbrado gold project in Burkina Faso continues to be a shining light for the company.
Newmont buoyed by Boddington prospects in 2022
Newmont Corporation has forecast an increase in production at its Boddington gold mine in Western Australia for 2022, with higher gold and copper grades on the horizon.
China reclaims status as world’s top gold producer
China has surpassed Australia to recoup its position as the world’s top gold producing country at the end of the September quarter.
New Hope maintains belief despite cloudy coal future
New Hope Group is buoyed by the steadfast demand for coal in Asia, which the company says will sustain its assets going forward.
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Fortescue consolidates costs as iron ore shipments peak
Fortescue Metals Group achieved record iron ore shipments of 45.6 million tonnes for the September quarter as the company maintained a low cost profile during the three-month period.
Newcrest eyes gold and copper boost
Newcrest Mining has forecast improved gold and copper production in the December quarter following a decrease in shutdown activities and the completion of a SAG mill motor replacement at the Cadia gold operation in New South Wales.
Evolution ticks above September gold guidance
Evolution Mining has beaten its September quarter guidance to produce 170,681 ounces of gold with a lower-than-expected all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $1413 per ounce.