Mali arrests, Niger site seizure rattle Western minersShort term, analysts said they expected juntas to continue squeezing the companies already in the region.Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 11:06 am
BHP, Rio Tinto face sexual harassment class actions in AustraliaMiners are accused of fostering environments at Australian sites where…Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 10:21 am
Chilean mining firms see 2025 copper output at 5.4-5.6mtChilean mining firms also expect copper prices to range between…Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 6:50 am
Rio Tinto unveils lithium resource at Rincon project It would produce 53,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually over a 40-year mine life, with plans to expand to 60,000 tpy. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2024 | 3:43 am
Rio Tinto holds tender with legacy inventory from Argyle and Diavik mines Bids came in from 12 regions across Australia, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Singapore and North America, Rio said. Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 4:23 pm
Rio Tinto sells copper mine stake to Sumitomo for $399 million Sumitomo is slated to acquire a 30% equity share of the Winu project in Australia. Bloomberg News | December 3, 2024 | 2:33 pm
Vale Base Metals completes Voisey’s Bay underground mine in Labrador What began life as open pit in 2005 is now two underground mines – Reid Brook and Eastern Deeps. Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 10:42 am
Vale sees China steel production declining, other regions to grow The company said it will adjust its distribution network to answer to the geographical changes on global steel production. Reuters | December 3, 2024 | 10:27 am
Fortescue awarded A$10 million to support development of 6MW truck chargers According to the company, the new chargers are capable of charging 240-tonne battery electric trucks in just under 30 minutes. Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 10:00 am
Steel industry will take more time to decarbonize, says Vale CEO The miner reported an output of about 328 million tonnes this year. Reuters | December 3, 2024 | 9:46 am
McEwen’s Los Azules copper project gets key environmental approval The company anticipates construction to begin as early as 2026. Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 8:41 am
Zijin takes control of Pan American’s gold mine in Peru Pan American no longer owns the mine but retains the right to 60% of future copper concentrate from La Arena II. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2024 | 3:51 am