Barrick exceeds targets for GHG reduction in 2023

The gold miner re-used or recycled 84% of its water used in operations, with an 85% recycle rate achieved at its water-stressed sites.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 10:22 am

BHP shareholders see room for one more sweetened Anglo bid

Shareholders in both companies interviewed by Bloomberg said there was…

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 9:24 am

Coal India, NMDC exploring lithium mines overseas

The Indian mines ministry is also encouraging other state-owned companies…

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:41 am

Vale Indonesia granted mining permit extension to 2035

Special licence is part of a wider deal that will…

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 5:21 am

Brazil states ask court to double what Vale, BHP should pay for dam burst

Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo states have asked a court…

Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:06 pm

Simandou build expected to start in 2024 after almost 30 years of setbacks

Set to be the world’s largest new iron ore mine, the project will add around 5% to global seaborne supply when it comes on line.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 2:30 am

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am

First Quantum calls on Panama to prevent violence at closed mine

The Suntracs construction union — which played a leading role in protests that led to the mine’s closure late last year — is planning a march at the mine site.

Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 11:10 am

Russia’s Udokan Copper assesses damage after fire

Udokan planned to launch the first stage of the plant in the second quarter of 2024.

Reuters | January 5, 2024 | 10:46 am

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

Harmony Gold reports fatality at Mponeng mine

At least 54 workers died in mining-related accidents in South Africa last year.

Reuters | January 5, 2024 | 9:34 am

First Quantum said to be in talks with Jiangxi over Zambian mines

The rumoured negotiations could see Jiangxi buying one of the two mines First Quantum has in Zambia, or a stake in one of them.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2024 | 9:03 am

Nippon Steel confident of completing US Steel acquisition

The planned $14.9 billion deal has drawn criticism from Democratic and Republican lawmakers.

Reuters | January 5, 2024 | 3:49 am

Endeavour Mining plunges after firing CEO for serious misconduct

The miner removed de Montessus after discovering an alleged “irregular payment instruction” of $5.9 million related to an asset sale.

Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 3:21 am

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