Zambia to decide on new Mopani Copper Mines investor in OctoberMopani bidders are Sibanye, Zijin, and IHC-linked investor, according to Reuters.Reuters | October 10, 2023 | 5:49 am
Rio Tinto says no damage to Aboriginal rock shelter structure from Aug. 6 blastThere has been much less outrage about this incident compared…Reuters | October 9, 2023 | 5:03 pm
Codelco probes cause of fire at mine, no injuries reportedThe world's largest copper producer said the blaze occurred Sunday in the aging…Reuters | October 9, 2023 | 1:23 pm
Gold Fields acquisition target Yamana assets valued at $6-$8 billion – CIBC An independent evaluation by CIBC has put Yamana's mineral assets at between $6 billion and $8 billion, in line with Gold Fields' initial offer price. Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 5:31 pm
De Beers to offer sweeter terms as diamond market shows strain De Beers has told customers in a memo that it would be doubling the size of its so-called buyback process. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2022 | 3:21 pm
Vale CEO says miner will spin off copper, nickel unit Rather than selling all or part of it, the company is now looking to separate and ring-fence the copper and nickel unit from the iron ore business. Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 11:08 am
Rio Tinto seeks pitches from bankers for lithium deals in battery metal foray Rio Tinto is the only one of the world’s biggest diversified miners looking to start mining lithium. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2022 | 10:32 am
ISS sides with top Turquoise Hill investors in dismissing Rio takeover ISS recommended Turquoise Hill shareholders vote against Rio’s cash offer to acquire 49% of the stock it doesn’t own for C$43 a share, the firm said. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2022 | 9:00 am
Copper faces long-term shortage as demand outruns supply BHP CEO Mike Henry said the market will be in “a little bit oversupply” in the next few years, before tightening up toward the end of the decade. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2022 | 8:12 am
BHP chief executive cautiously optimistic about China’s economic growth The International Monetary Fund forecasts China's GDP will expand by just 3.2% this year, down from 8.1% growth in 2021. Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 7:58 am
Rio Tinto board needs mining skills, geographical diversity – chairman The seven independent directors on the board of the mining giant have mostly experience in finance, capital markets, law, and oil and gas. Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 7:54 am
Brazil mining group sees steady investment regardless of election result Brazil is nearing the end of campaigning ahead of a second-round runoff election between leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 2:00 pm