Codelco, SQM ink lithium partnership agreementThe two companies agreed to form a new company in which Codelco will have a majority stake.Reuters | December 27, 2023 | 1:26 pm
Surge Copper acquires 100% interest in Berg property from CenterraThe Berg property comprises nearly 350 sq. km. of land…Staff Writer | December 27, 2023 | 11:03 am
First Quantum says Panama hasn’t given legal basis to close mineThe plan will include a temporary phase of "environmental preservation…Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 11:29 am
Vale to increase high-grade iron ore output in tightening market Vale said its output of high-grade agglomerates is set to reach 50 million to 55 million tonnes in 2026, up from 32 million in 2022. Reuters | February 27, 2023 | 6:51 am
Tesla, GM among carmakers flocking to mining events amid battery metals scramble Car companies are making inroads into the mining industry to lock in supplies of much-needed materials, putting them in direct competition with large, deal-hungry metals producers. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 3:47 pm
Transnet snubs Kumba’s overture to run lucrative South African iron ore rail line Kumba Iron Ore wants to lease the line from Transnet or run it on a concession basis. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 10:45 am
Lithium producers defy mining sector slump with surging profits Lithium producers in Australia saw profits surge on the back of high prices last year. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 8:00 am
BHP trials renewable fuel at Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia World's biggest miner is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to help power mining equipment. Staff Writer | February 23, 2023 | 3:55 pm
Newmont’s M&A drive offers path from decade-long gold rut They want to become the Exxon of the gold sector — so big that the generalist investor thinks of them when they think of gold," says analyst. Bloomberg News | February 23, 2023 | 1:20 pm
Lundin Mining hits 2022 guidance, revenue over $2.2 billion The company also shared over C$330 million with its shareholders in dividends and share buybacks. Staff Writer | February 23, 2023 | 11:31 am
Supply squeeze sparks 122% rally in little-known metal market The world’s hottest metals market at the moment is molybdenum, the obscure commodity that’s used to help toughen steel. Bloomberg News | February 23, 2023 | 11:08 am
Rio Tinto to spend $40m on Diavik diamond mine expansion The approved first phase of the expansion project will extend Diavik’s productive life to at least early 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2023 | 8:53 am