BHP suspending China portside iron ore sales until April 22 for system upgrade

Industry sources said they did not expect much impact, noting that portside stocks are at high levels.

Reuters | April 12, 2024 | 5:36 am

Sibanye-Stillwater to axe 4,000 jobs in gold mines restructuring

The planned restructuring of its loss-making South African gold operations…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2024 | 3:45 am

Tianqi takes another shot at probing SQM-Codelco lithium deal

It’s the latest twist in tensions between SQM and its…

Bloomberg News | April 10, 2024 | 6:47 pm

Rio Tinto to invest $9.3 million in technology startups

The focus will be on technologies in the fields of…

Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 4:52 pm

Two workers dead at Newmont’s Cerro Negro mine in Argentina

Both teammates worked on the company’s technical services team.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 4:02 pm

Alrosa suspends diamond supply for Sept-Oct – India’s trade body

The move aims to avert a supply glut in the global market and aid diamond prices amid weak demand.

Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 7:34 am

Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds

The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine as a source of the world’s biggest and high-quality pink diamonds.

Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 7:00 am

Fortescue brushes aside worries, says exits show resolute board

Three high-profile executives left the world’s fourth-largest iron ore miner in one week, reviving debate on the company’s plan to be a green-energy powerhouse

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 5:00 am

Barrick eyes copper growth as Bristow laments market’s need for ‘instant gratification’

Once fully ramped up, Reko Diq and Lumwana are expected to become two of the world’s top 20 copper mines by annual production.

Staff Writer | September 19, 2023 | 3:59 pm

Newcrest acquisition to deliver $500 million in annual synergies, says Newmont CEO

The biggest value drivers of the transaction will come from Newcrest’s two Tier 1 operations, Cadia and Lihir.

MINING.com Editor | September 19, 2023 | 1:45 pm

First Quantum chairman Philip Pascall passes away

The board of directors has voted to elect Robert Harding, who has been a director of First Quantum since 2013, as the interim chairman.

Staff Writer | September 19, 2023 | 9:43 am

Aurubis trims annual forecast further after metal theft

After concluding its metal stocks inventory, Aurubis identified damage amounting to 185 million euros.

Reuters | September 19, 2023 | 8:41 am

Rio Tinto CEO says Chinese steel demand is close to peaking

China’s appetite for iron ore has picked up in recent months.

Bloomberg News | September 19, 2023 | 7:40 am

Coeur enters ‘new growth phase’ as it makes first pour from Rochester expansion project

Last year, the Rochester mine accounted for 11% of Coeur's gold production and 31% of its silver production.

Staff Writer | September 18, 2023 | 3:38 pm

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