Zambia plans to choose buyer of Mopani Copper Mines by month-endZijin Mining and Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race.Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 7:27 am
Chile miners, facing higher taxes, seek faster permits, lower energy costsNow that Chile has passed an increase in mining royalties,…Reuters | July 13, 2023 | 2:11 pm
Vale inks deal to decarbonize Carajas iron ore railwayThe plan includes the development of the first hybrid railway…Reuters | July 13, 2023 | 7:11 am
Guinea junta halts Rio Tinto’s Simandou iron ore project The 2-billion-tonne iron ore deposit has sat undeveloped in Guinea's southeast for 25 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2022 | 3:47 am
Chile regulator fines BHP’s Escondida mine for damage in Salar de Atacama Chile's environmental regulator has fined Escondida $8.2 million for damage caused by water extraction. Reuters | March 10, 2022 | 12:37 pm
Codelco board chairman resigns shortly before his term ends Juan Benavides held the position at the world's largest copper producing company since being appointed in May 2018. Reuters | March 10, 2022 | 11:52 am
Tycoon behind nickel’s big short has power to fuel more drama Massive short positions held by Tsingshan have gone disastrously awry over the past few days. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2022 | 10:26 am
Creditors of Vale-BHP venture Samarco suspend assembly to analyze new proposal Samarco, a joint venture between Vale and BHP, is considering making adjustments to the plan but not major changes. Reuters | March 10, 2022 | 7:39 am
Freeport-McMoRan plans aggressive copper investment in southwest US Copper’s rise to a record high has made old, low-grade mines economic again, CEO Richard Adkerson said. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2022 | 7:30 am
Rio Tinto cuts ties with Russian businesses over Ukraine war The decision throws into doubt the future of Rio's aluminum joint venture with Rusal and an Irish refinery, key to Europe’s aluminum sector. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2022 | 3:45 am
Sibanye halts work at gold mines as workers begin strike Mining activities at Driefontein, Kloof and Beatrix mines were halted from Wednesday evening, except for essential services. Bloomberg News | March 9, 2022 | 5:30 pm
Peabody gets $534 million margin call on coal Peabody’s margin call is one of the flashiest examples of how the volatility sweeping commodity markets will slam companies that are holding wrong-way bets. Bloomberg News | March 9, 2022 | 5:02 pm