Kumba Iron Ore to cut 490 jobs as rail crisis hits output, shares fallRestructuring to impact 10% of Kumba's workforce.Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:18 am
Gecamines plans overhaul of mining JVs in world’s top cobalt supplierThe Democratic Republic of Congo's state miner is broadening a…Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:11 am
Vale eyes more battery systems in its operationsVale is looking at expanding the use of industrial batteries…Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:43 am
Vale creates company to sell sand from iron ore tailings The company wants to reduce the disposal of such materials in dams or piles following major disasters. Reuters | October 17, 2023 | 7:43 am
Rio Tinto cuts Canadian iron ore guidance The Iron Ore Company of Canada, in which Rio has a 60% interest, is now expected to reach 9.3-9.8mt, down from the 10-11mt set in July. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2023 | 5:30 am
Glencore to shut Mount Isa copper mines by 2025, cut 1,000 jobs – AFR Move will result in the loss of about 1,000 jobs, though it will keep its refinery and smelters open in North Queensland. Reuters | October 17, 2023 | 3:54 am
Newmont starts ramp-up at Peñasquito as strike ends Return to normal operations at Mexico’s largest gold mine is expected to take several weeks, and Newmont vowed to update markets next week. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2023 | 3:52 am
Newcrest reports lower quarterly gold output on maintenance shutdowns Planned maintenance activities at the miner's Cadia, Telfer, Brucejack projects resulted in a lower throughput. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 3:04 pm
Rio Tinto’s Q3 iron ore shipments rise marginally on Gudai-Darri strength The company generates 70% of its profit through its iron ore operations. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 2:58 pm
Ivanhoe founder Robert Friedland awarded Mongolia’s Order of the Polar Star Previous recipients of the award include Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain. Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 2:44 pm
China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV race The lithium triangle of South America accounts for more than half of global resources. Bloomberg News | October 16, 2023 | 10:45 am
Giant lithium deal collapses after Australian billionaire Rinehart steps in Albemarle has walked away from its $4.2 billion takeover of Liontown Resources after Australia’s richest woman built up a blocking minority. Bloomberg News | October 16, 2023 | 6:56 am