Vedanta hires ex-Gold Fields boss to run copper, zinc minesChris Griffith, a mining veteran with decades of experience in the field, is expected to focus on bringing KCM back to profitability.Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2023 | 3:49 am
Panama lawmakers to visit First Quantum mine amid contract debateAuthorities said they will take any findings from the visit…Reuters | September 13, 2023 | 5:11 pm
De Beers ends lab-grown engagement diamonds foray as prices dropThe company expects lab-grown prices to continue to decline as…Bloomberg News | September 13, 2023 | 8:15 am
Nutrien sees fertilizer shortfall on Russia and Belarus woes The Saskatchewan-based company has said it will ramp up potash output capability to 18 million tonnes by 2025, a 40% increase compared to 2020. Bloomberg News | December 1, 2022 | 4:10 pm
China’s lithium newcomer Zijin eyes rich returns from battery demand The company has already spent $16 billion buying three lithium mines over the past year. Reuters | December 1, 2022 | 7:43 am
CME cobalt contract use soars above LME as big players join Consumers, producers, commodity traders, brokers and banks are backing the CME's cash-settled contract as they want a liquid instrument to hedge cobalt. Reuters | December 1, 2022 | 7:23 am
In Peru’s hills, an artisanal miner boom frustrates Big Copper’s plans The rise of artisanal copper mining is threatening billions in new investments by mining companies in Peru. Reuters | December 1, 2022 | 7:17 am
Investors with $30 trillion to push companies on human rights, social issues Plan to focus first on metals & mining, renewables sectors. Reuters | December 1, 2022 | 7:08 am
Teck makes three vice president appointments Amparo Cornejo named VP, South America, Jason Sangha planning and strategy, base metals and Justin Webb is chief information officer. Staff Writer | December 1, 2022 | 6:03 am
Mining needs to address critical digital skills shortage right now — BHP exec Miners are increasingly reliant on computing heft to manage tasks such as automated truck fleets, says CTO Laura Tyler. Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 6:29 pm
Lundin Gold’s guidance for Fruta Del Norta to top 500,000 oz in 2025 Lundin Gold has issued guidance for 2023 with an output of 425,000 to 475,000 oz of gold. Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 11:29 am
Rio Tinto to invest $600m more in renewable energy assets The investment will be used to construct two 100MW solar power facilities and a 200MWh on-grid battery storage in Pilbara by 2026. Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 10:08 am