Zambia hopes mining will trigger economic revivalZambia wants to raise copper output to about 1 million tons by 2026 and further out to 3 million tons.Reuters | January 21, 2025 | 3:46 pm
Bolivia steps up lithium dealmaking despite growing oppositionAuthorities are negotiating contracts with European and Australian firms, according…Bloomberg News | January 21, 2025 | 3:14 pm
Six years post fatal disaster, mines start global waste-dam bodyThe Global Tailings Management Institute will oversee independent audits and…Bloomberg News | January 21, 2025 | 10:51 am
Teck earmarks up to $3.9 billion to boost copper output Canada’s largest diversified miner reported a 50% increase in annual copper production for 2024, reaching 446,000 tonnes. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2025 | 3:57 am
Metso inks $30m deal to supply key equipment for copper plant in Oman The Mazoon copper project represents a cornerstone of Oman’s mining sector. Staff Writer | January 20, 2025 | 11:51 am
Former Shell, Anglo American leaders back new venture in resource conflict resolution A new venture called Resource Resolutions has been launched, aiming to reduce growing societal and geopolitical divisions around natural resources. Staff Writer | January 20, 2025 | 10:33 am
Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case The DRC in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using so-called conflict minerals in their supply chain. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 9:44 am
Barrick eyes sale of stake in Zaldivar copper mine — report Barrick holds a 50% interest in Zaldívar, a joint venture with Antofagasta, which produced about 80,000 tonnes of copper last year. Staff Writer | January 20, 2025 | 9:23 am
Hearing on Nippon Steel’s lawsuit over US Steel bid set for Feb-March The two steelmakers on Jan. 6 filed the lawsuit against Biden's order blocking Nippon Steel's planned buyout of US Steel. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 7:05 am
South African police hunt gang leader of illegal mine where dozens died A gang leader from Lesotho is believed to have controlled operations at the illegal gold mine in South Africa. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 4:49 am
Barrick’s Reko Diq project to generate $74 billion over 37 years — Bristow The copper and gold mine, co-owned by Barrick, Pakistan and the province of Balochistan, is expected to begin production by 2029. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2025 | 3:56 am
Australia iron ore hub resumes operations after cyclone threat Port Hedland is the world's largest iron ore export hub. Reuters | January 19, 2025 | 4:30 pm