Mali accuses Barrick Gold of breaching agreement, miner denies claimsMali's economy and mines ministries said Barrick had "not honoured the commitments to which it subscribed in the agreement."Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 2:41 pm
Codelco says partner for Maricunga lithium project should be tapped by year-endThe miner has been tasked with leading a government plan…Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 11:32 am
Can Anglo’s copper pivot help thwart renewed takeover bid?Any potential new bid should come when some of the…Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 9:02 am
Vale Base Metals begins dismantling structures at Copper Cliff smelter complex in Sudbury Dismantling of the copperstack and superstack marks the final chapter of the Clean AER project, VBM said. Staff Writer | September 4, 2024 | 2:48 pm
Chile’s top court rejects Tianqi appeal to halt SQM-Codelco deal Tianqi argued that the joint venture between SQM and Codelco should be submitted to shareholder approval. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 11:00 am
Trafigura strikes $400 million cash-for-iron ore deal With MinRes For Trafigura, the deal represents the latest step in a push into iron ore trading. Bloomberg News | September 4, 2024 | 9:29 am
Glencore’s Peru boss Soyer to step down after Volcan sale Glencore's head of Peruvian operations is stepping down from her position. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 7:04 am
US Steel warns Nippon deal failure would put thousands of jobs at risk Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday said she wants US Steel to remain "American owned and operated." Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 6:54 am
Codelco bids $500 million for stake in key Chile copper mine The proposal to acquire a 10% stake in the Quebrada Blanca mine from fellow state firm Enami is reportedly before the latter’s board. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 4:15 pm
Sinomine says its Tsumeb smelter contains over 700t of germanium Germanium is a critical mineral used in chipmaking, infrared technology, fibre optic cables and solar cells. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:43 am
BHP, Sandvik extend mining system partnership at Jansen potash project The new contract awarded to Sandvik has a value of approximately $180 million. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 9:45 am
Australian gold output eases as miners adapt to record prices The country produced 297 tonnes of gold during the 2023-24 year, 10 tonnes less than 2022-23. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 3, 2024 | 8:04 am