CMOC to double copper output at Congo mines to 1 million tonnes by 2028

The Chinese miner produced about 420,000 tonnes of copper in 2023.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:17 am

Barrick to boost Mali exploration as regulations shift

Mali's mining code has recently undergone a significant review, resulting…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2024 | 5:13 am

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion…

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

Chile to open call for preferential pricing on Albemarle lithium in one month

In May, Chile gave Albemarle the ability to increase its…

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 2:30 pm

Barrick taps Fleet Space’s technology to advance copper exploration at Reko Diq

Reko Diq is a strategic part of Barrick’s copper portfolio…

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 11:29 am

Implats’ Zimbabwe unit plans voluntary job cuts to contain costs

Weak platinum group metal prices are projected to last for the next 12 to 18 months.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 12:44 pm

Indonesia says Vale to build another $2bn HPAL plant

PT Vale Indonesia is exploring a potential investment in a high-pressure acid leaching plant in Sulawesi island.

Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 7:38 am

Put sanctions on Russian-origin aluminum, not on Rusal, industry group says

So far, sanctions have not been imposed, but they are still on the agenda in the EU.

Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 7:23 am

Thungela sets higher coal output target as it seeks more assets

The newly acquired Ensham mine is forecast to ramp up output to about 4 million tons by 2026 from 2.9 million tons last year.

Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 6:37 am

Widjaja family’s consortium seeks private credit for mine deal

A consortium led by Golden Energy is sounding out private credit funds to finance its $1.65 billion acquisition of South32's Illawarra coal operation in Australia.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 6:24 am

Boliden to invest $463m at Swedish copper smelter

This will push production of copper cathodes and precious metals up to full capacity in the second half of 2026 at the Ronnskar facility.

Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 6:13 am

Tropical Cyclone Megan closes major mine in Australia’s north

The storm has already led to the closure of a manganese mine on Groote Eylandt island, the world’s largest producer of the metal.

Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 4:26 pm

BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce

BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia.

Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 9:20 am

Teamwork needed for Peru to develop full mining potential – Anglo American Peru CEO

As long as all interested parties join forces, Peru can take advantage of its ideal conditions to boost and develop the local mining industry, said Adolfo Heeren.

Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 8:02 am

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