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Zambian president threatens Glencore, Vedanta with ‘divorce’

The threat marks an escalation in tensions between the mining industry in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer and the state, after an increase in royalties and plans to introduce new taxes.

Bloomberg News | May 17, 2019 | 9:58 am

South African court clears way for Sibanye’s acquisition of Lonmin

The transaction would create the world’s No.2 platinum producer as…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2019 | 7:00 am

Billionaire Friedland close to deal with BHP on Guinea iron ore

If successful, talks will see him move to develop the…

Bloomberg News | May 17, 2019 | 6:50 am

Poland’s KGHM hits production record, expects Sierra Gorda to exceed target

Europe's second-largest copper producer also posted its best quarterly results…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2019 | 1:00 pm

Sibanye-Stillwater plans to resume dividend payments in 2020

The company also expects to halve the amount of job…

Reuters | May 16, 2019 | 11:25 am

Indonesia issues annual nickel ore quota of 240mt for 3 years

The quota issued should be enough, as nickel ore consumption last year was below this, its energy and mineral resources minister said.

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 8:42 am

Fireweed Metals gets $34 million Lundin-backed financing for Yukon Territory exploration

The Macpass project is hailed as one of the world's largest undeveloped zinc resources.

Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 8:21 am

Zambia sees KoBold spending $2.3 billion on giant copper mine

The Bill Gates-backed company aims to produce more than 300,000 metric tons per year at Mingomba.

Bloomberg News | June 7, 2024 | 7:50 am

Hudbay, unions sign letter of intent for copper project in Arizona

The Copper World mine is expected to produce about 92,000 tonnes of the metal a year for the first decade of its anticipated 20-year life.

Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 5:33 am

Codelco targets 2030 start at Maricunga lithium project

Construction at the project, dubbed “Paloma”(dove), is expected to start in early 2027, with Codelco's partner to be announced in early 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2024 | 3:52 am

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Zambian president threatens Glencore, Vedanta with ‘divorce’

South African court clears way for Sibanye’s acquisition of Lonmin

Billionaire Friedland close to deal with BHP on Guinea iron ore

Poland’s KGHM hits production record, expects Sierra Gorda to exceed target

Sibanye-Stillwater plans to resume dividend payments in 2020

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Indonesia issues annual nickel ore quota of 240mt for 3 years

Fireweed Metals gets $34 million Lundin-backed financing for Yukon Territory exploration

Zambia sees KoBold spending $2.3 billion on giant copper mine

Hudbay, unions sign letter of intent for copper project in Arizona

Codelco targets 2030 start at Maricunga lithium project

Government regulation top threat facing British Columbia mining industry — report

Aluminum market set for wave of scrap as industry decarbonizes

Copper’s spike isn’t justified by fundamentals, Trafigura says

New copper fund revives controversial product