The board of the Rio de Janeiro-based miner reportedly chose Shaun Usmar to head Vale Base Metals.

The company has committed $3.9 million in exploration activities for the first two years.

Deliveries of nickel cathodes and briquettes produced by Norilsk Nickel Harjavalta Oy will not be accepted.

International Resources Holding had wanted a majority stake in Konkola Copper Mines to consolidate its position in Zambia after buying a 51% stake in Mopani.

The two sites will have combined capacity of 10.5MW.

Codelco's output continued to decline year-on-year in the first half of 2024 but should tick up in the second half of this year.

PT Freeport Indonesia has secured an export permit for copper concentrate for the rest of year.

The project includes the installation of a trolley system to assist the transit of mining trucks in areas with high fuel consumption.