Vale picks mining veteran Usmar to lead base metals turnaroundThe board of the Rio de Janeiro-based miner reportedly chose Shaun Usmar to head Vale Base Metals.Bloomberg News | July 3, 2024 | 1:06 pm
Rio Tinto, Saga Metals team up to hunt for lithium in northern QuebecUnder the option agreement, Rio Tinto Exploration Canada can acquire…Staff Writer | July 3, 2024 | 10:23 am
Rio Tinto to build two solar farms on Australia’s Gove PeninsulaThe two sites will have combined capacity of 10.5MW.Staff Writer | July 3, 2024 | 8:08 am
Brazil’s CSN net profit soars on mining performance CSN's net profit jumped by more than fourfold in the fourth quarter. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 6:46 am
First Quantum’s Panama mine closure to cost around $800m, minister says An inter-ministry coalition which is developing the mine's closure plan is working on alternative measures to recoup funds. Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 12:16 pm
First Quantum expects to ship trapped Panama copper within weeks Unleashing the stockpile of semi-processed metal could generate between $200 million and $300 million based on today’s copper prices. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 10:45 am
First Quantum opens Panama mine for public visits in restart bid The miner also expects to secure authorization to sell more than 120,000 metric tons of copper concentrate stored near a port. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 7:48 am
SSR to pay for cleanup at Turkish gold mine, minister says Shares of SSR Mining have fallen 57% to $4.19 in US trading since the landslide. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 7:42 am
Ganfeng Lithium plans to buy 15% stake in Pastos Grandes project The deal would give Ganfeng more access to resources in Argentina. Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:27 am
Sibanye falls to $2 billion loss, weighs capital raise if metal prices worsen CEO Neal Froneman said Sibanye may consider a capital raise if the lower metal prices persist for longer. Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:21 am
Barrick cuts cyanide by 80% by adding glycine leach for gold recovery In 2023, Barrick rolled out a global testing and implementation program with the goal of using GlyCat to unlock substantive savings. Staff Writer | March 4, 2024 | 11:16 am
First Quantum touts interest in its Zambia copper operations The company has been under pressure to strengthen its balance sheet and raise cash after its flagship copper mine in Panama was shuttered. Bloomberg News | March 4, 2024 | 10:12 am