Chinese firms vie for $2 billion Botswana copper mine

Three Chinese groups are among suitors still in the race to acquire the Khoemacau project.

Bloomberg News | September 5, 2023 | 10:19 am

Vale to start building Middle East ‘mega hubs’ in 2024

Vale had announced last year plans to develop the plants…

Reuters | September 5, 2023 | 9:59 am

Rio Tinto names Jerome Pecresse as new aluminum CEO, eyes low-carbon future

Executive has held senior leadership roles in companies such as…

Reuters | September 5, 2023 | 8:23 am

Sexual harassment persists at BHP after millions spent on women’s safety

The company recently completed a $191 million project to make…

Bloomberg News | September 5, 2023 | 7:50 am

South African union plans wage strike at De Beers’ Venetia mine

South Africa's biggest mineworker union said its members were demanding…

Reuters | September 5, 2023 | 7:14 am

Europe’s top copper producer looks to cut gas usage in Germany

The Hamburg-based company is looking to switch to alternatives like fuel oil, but is bracing for a potential restriction in gas supply.

Bloomberg News | August 5, 2022 | 9:13 am

Aurubis retains annual outlook as quarterly profit surges 24%

The German industry faces an uncertain winter as Russia is cutting its massive gas deliveries to Germany.

Reuters | August 5, 2022 | 8:37 am

Nutrien says potash will remain tight even as Russia ships more

Nutrien has said it will ramp up potash production capability to 18 million tons by 2025, a 40% increase compared to 2020.

Bloomberg News | August 5, 2022 | 7:51 am

Rio Tinto not concerned about Chinese ore-buying company

China is exposed to international iron ore prices as it must import nearly 80% of its annual consumption.

Reuters | August 5, 2022 | 7:47 am

One of mining’s top female leaders vows change after abuse shame

“The process of publicly airing these matters has built trust and accelerated the momentum for change,” said Kellie Parker, Rio Tinto's chief executive for Australia.

Bloomberg News | August 5, 2022 | 7:43 am

AngloGold Ashanti CEO sees inflation pressure easing next year

Alberto Calderon estimated that 40% of the cost increase in the first half of this year was attributable to diesel prices.

Reuters | August 5, 2022 | 7:37 am

Turquoise Hill flags $200 million cost increase at Oyu Tolgoi

The miner, which had $500 million in cash at the end of June, said the impact of additional delays will be known before the end of September.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2022 | 7:03 am

Anglo American to appeal El Soldado project rejection

Despite having the backing of the country’s top environmental evaluation authority, the permit for El Soldado Phase V project was declined.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2022 | 3:58 am

Rio Tinto attracts several proposals to build 4 GW of wind, solar power

The massive build of renewables equals more than a third of the total wind and solar capacity Australia already has.

Reuters | August 4, 2022 | 8:30 pm

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