March 21, 2022 First Quantum to power Zambia copper mines with wind, solar Electricity shortages have, in the past decade, hurt mining operations in the southern African nation that relies almost completely on hydropower.
March 20, 2022 Chilean authorities assess progress of Pascua Lama’s closure activities The inspection was done following a requirement by the Supreme Court of Justice in the application of the Law on the Closure of Mining Operations and Facilities.
March 20, 2022 Barrick to restart Reko Diq project in deal ending dispute with Pakistan The Reko Diq project hosts one of the world's largest undeveloped copper and gold deposits.
March 19, 2022 Southern Copper says it is close to sealing deal for Cuajone mine restart in Peru The Cuajone copper mine suspended operations on Feb. 28, after four communities in southern Peru shut down water access to the company.
March 18, 2022 Severstal at risk of default over coupon non-payment The company said it had received permission by the Russian government to pay in dollars, but believed Citigroup, the paying agent, would block the payment.
March 18, 2022 Centerra halts gold bar production at Öksüt after mercury detected in recovery plant Centerra will be evaluating the impact of this suspension on its 2022 guidance, which was raised to 400,000-450,000 oz earlier in the year.
March 18, 2022 LME’s copper industry group recommends banning Russian metal Russia is the third-largest exporter of refined copper metal, the form deliverable on the exchange.
March 18, 2022 Rio Tinto ends force majeure at Richards Bay Minerals project The company had declared a force majeure in 2021, after the project's general manager was killed on his way to work.
March 18, 2022 Zijin Mining reports record annual profit for second-year in a row The miner's revenue jumped 31.25% on an annual basis.
March 18, 2022 Turquoise Hill shareholder says $2.7 billion Rio Tinto bid too low Rio Tinto on Monday proposed to buy out the 49% minority shareholders in the copper producer.
British Columbia appealing court ruling on Indigenous consultation for mining rights DRIPA, passed in 2019, requires aligning provincial laws with UNDRIP principles. February 09, 2026 | 01:49 pm
