Freeport warns copper export ban could cost Indonesia $2bn in lost revenueIndonesia's export ban takes effect from June in an effort to force miners to invest in domestic smelting facilities.Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 3:11 am
Jiangxi Copper sees higher prices as it plans to raise outputShrinking margins haven’t deterred Jiangxi, which plans to increase refined…Bloomberg News | March 27, 2024 | 9:40 pm
Buenaventura adds two board members from Chile’s AntofagastaA partnership between the two miners began late last year.Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 2:03 pm
BHP partners with Indspire to support Indigenous education in Canada Over three years, Indspire, a national charity that provides bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students will receive $1.9m. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 2:15 pm
BHP to make Peru the ‘protagonist’ of its South American exploration strategy The company will make an investment of $12 million to redouble its efforts in Peru. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 2:10 pm
Vale and Port of Açu sign deal for potential low-carbon iron ore complex The plan is to develop a hot briquette iron plant that would make high iron content compact bricks to supply steel mills. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 9:33 am
Glencore bought at least 5,000t of Russian copper via Turkey – report The Financial Times reported the metal was sold by UAE-based entity Haldivor Energy and exported through Turkey to Italy’s Livorno port. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 8:41 am
Australia billionaire weighs in on Albemarle’s takeover target Liontown Gina Rinehart's Hancock became a substantial shareholder earlier in September and now owns 10.7% Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 7:42 am
Rio Tinto’s legacy uranium mine sees rehab cost blowout A feasibility study for the site, which was due this month, will be postponed to October. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 9:20 pm
Alcoa names new CEO in abrupt change as Harvey exits William Oplinger, chief operations officer, is the natural successor. Bloomberg News | September 25, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Panama union workers block highways over First Quantum copper mine contract The contract is under discussion in Panama’s legislative commerce committee. Bloomberg News | September 25, 2023 | 3:14 pm
Antamina expects to start lifespan extension works next year The project aims to extend the exploitation of the mine for eight more years. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 9:44 am