Barrick says feasibility for Lumwana copper mine expansion expected year-endThe expansion would result in a life-of-mine average annual production of 240,000 tonnes, compared with the current average of 120,000 tonnes.Staff Writer | September 12, 2024 | 5:26 am
Vale expects to close deal over Brazil dam collapse in OctoberLast week, Reuters reported that Vale, BHP and their joint…Reuters | September 11, 2024 | 4:35 pm
Lundin CEO says potential buyers are eyeing its European minesLundin’s two copper and zinc mining operations in Europe —…Bloomberg News | September 11, 2024 | 1:00 pm
With no recovery in sight, lithium prices force miners to reevaluate output The price of the material that’s vital to the energy transition has plunged by around 80% since late 2022. Bloomberg News | July 21, 2024 | 4:17 pm
South32 tumbles after $818 million alumina, nickel writedown Copper production for the three months to June 30 also fell 14% from the year before. Bloomberg News | July 21, 2024 | 4:11 pm
BHP hires former Australian state leader for Washington role Dominic Perrottet, the former leader of New South Wales, will serve as a US government and external affairs liaison. Reuters | July 21, 2024 | 12:16 pm
Will Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine be the ‘Pilbara killer’? Simandou, one of the world’s most significant iron ore developments, is set to challenge the Pilbara’s dominance soon. James Cooper | July 19, 2024 | 12:15 pm
Vedanta pays $246 million to regain Zambia copper mines The metals and energy major plans to ramp up copper production from the mines to 300,000 tons a year and cobalt output to 6,000 tons. Bloomberg News | July 19, 2024 | 10:02 am
Vale resumes operations at Salobo 3 after fire Vale said 2024 copper production guidance remains at 320-355 kt. Staff Writer | July 19, 2024 | 8:22 am
Boliden’s Q2 earnings disappoint despite near fivefold rise The miner said higher metal prices boosted its earnings, while lower treatment charges and metal premiums weighed on the result. Reuters | July 19, 2024 | 6:52 am
Serbia locks lithium deals with the EU amid Jadar’s revival The country, home to Rio Tinto's Jadar project, inked a series of deals granting EU members exclusive access to Serbian lithium. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2024 | 6:23 am
Chile copper, lithium mines rattled by 7.4-magnitude quake The earthquake struck 45 km outside San Pedro de Atacama, northern Chile, home to the country's major copper and lithium mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2024 | 3:58 am