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Sibanye-Stillwater cuts about 300 US platinum jobs to lower costs

The precious metals producer will have to let go about 100 employees and approximately 187 contract workers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 6:22 am

Rio Tinto sells stake in Canadian diamond project, ups interest in copper

Rio Tinto sold its 75% interest in the Fort à…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 4:09 am

Panama’s top court rules First Quantum contract unconstitutional

First Quantum has already notified its intention of taking the Central…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2023 | 3:05 am

How do major copper producers in Arizona navigate water stewardship issues?

The Governor of Arizona last year announced a $1.2 billion,…

Terry Braun - SRK Consulting | November 27, 2023 | 4:45 pm

Bear Creek to kick off work at Peru silver project next year

Metallurgical tests at Corani will be completed in Q1 2024,…

Staff Writer | November 27, 2023 | 9:22 am

Iron ore price mixed as steel group urges producers to cut output

The China Iron and Steel Association has urged producers to cut output to help ensure a stable cash flow.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 26, 2023 | 9:21 am

Teck takes restructuring plan off the table ahead of vote

Teck said it will pursue instead "a simpler and more direct separation" proposal to best unlock the full value for its shareholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2023 | 5:15 am

First Quantum’s issues in Panama hit earnings, production

Results were also affected by a severe rainy season in Zambia, home to its Sentinel and Kansanshi copper mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2023 | 3:31 am

Landowners working on injunction against Barrick’s restart of Porgera gold mine

Landowners served Barrick with a no trespass notice last week.

Bruno Venditti | April 25, 2023 | 11:07 am

Prosper Gold goes after Mohave project in Arizona

The gold project includes 160 contiguous mining claims covering 1,176 hectares in Mohave County, Arizona.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2023 | 5:55 am

Anglo American’s copper output up 28% in first quarter

Production hit 178,100 tonnes of copper in Q1 mainly due to the ramp-up of its newly opened Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2023 | 3:53 am

Silver market fundamentals strong as it enters a new era of supply deficits

Silver Institute says the global silver market was undersupplied by 237.7 million ounces in 2022, “possibly the most significant deficit on record.”

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | April 24, 2023 | 12:20 pm

Horizonte closer to beginning production at Brazil nickel project

The Araguaia nickel mine in northern Brazil is on-schedule for production in Q1 2024, with over 50% of the construction finished.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2023 | 7:00 am

Wyloo tightens grip on nickel explorer Mincor

The miner, owned by Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, has locked in a 51.24% interest in its takeover target.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2023 | 3:30 am

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