Mining billionaire Forrest acquires ‘iconic’ hat company Akubra“We’re proud to be able to ensure the growth of Australian manufacturing, both protecting and creating new jobs,” said Andrew Forrest.Reuters | November 19, 2023 | 9:34 am
Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelterAntofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne…Reuters | November 18, 2023 | 12:31 pm
Panama’s supreme court to deliberate on First Quantum mine contract next weekPublic arguments for both cases are set to conclude on…Bloomberg News | November 17, 2023 | 1:51 pm
OceanaGold receives permit for Haile gold mine expansion First ore from the Haile underground remains on-track for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2023. Staff Writer | December 20, 2022 | 11:49 am
Taseko and Mitsui partner to develop Florence copper project Mitsui has committed to an initial investment of $50 million to be used for construction of the commercial production facility. Staff Writer | December 20, 2022 | 11:39 am
Aurubis plans 530 million euros in new investments Europe's largest copper smelter Aurubis scrapped its existing dividend policy and announced the growth-oriented investments on Tuesday. Reuters | December 20, 2022 | 11:07 am
Nornickel mulls cutting output by 10% next year The war in Ukraine has impacted the miner by disrupting logistics, insurance and shipping. Bloomberg News | December 20, 2022 | 8:30 am
Morocco’s Managem acquires Iamgold assets in Senegal, Mali and Guinea Managem, which operates in six African countries, is controlled by the royal family holding company Al Mada. Reuters | December 20, 2022 | 8:01 am
IAMGOLD gets $340 million funding from Sumitomo for Côté gold project; stock jumps IAMGOLD will remain the operator of the Côté gold project in Ontario. Staff Writer | December 20, 2022 | 4:13 am
Panama orders First Quantum to halt copper mine operations Miner must craft a plan within 10 days to halt operations at its Cobre Panama copper mine. Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 5:03 pm
OZ Minerals extends exclusivity period for BHP’s $6.4bn bid The extension of exclusivity period to Dec. 27 comes after the four weeks exclusivity BHP was granted. Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 3:42 pm
Fortescue reveals green steel plans but warns task is enormous The world’s fourth-biggest iron ore miner has joined forces with Japan’s Mitsubishi and European steelmaker Voestalpine to develop zero-carbon iron using hydrogen at a plant in Austria. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2022 | 2:37 pm