Barrick, Mali government to find resolution for Loulo and Gounkoto gold minesThe statement from the world's second largest miner comes two days after the Malian government arrested four employees of the company.Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 11:22 am
Barrick awards Metso €70m contract for Lumwana copper plant equipmentThe scope of delivery includes key equipment for grinding, flotation,…Staff Writer | September 30, 2024 | 11:16 am
BHP projects copper demand to rise by 1 million tonnes annually until 2035The company estimates that $250 billion in investment will be…Staff Writer | September 30, 2024 | 8:19 am
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