Congo suspends ERG subcontractors at major cobalt mineThe allegations mark the latest sign of frayed relations between ERG and the Central African nation.Bloomberg News | April 4, 2024 | 5:12 am
Copper price jumps to new 14-month high on supply risks, demand hopesPrices climbed as much 1.5% on Thursday after dovish comments…Bloomberg News | April 4, 2024 | 3:38 am
Mining for EV metals threatens gorillas and chimpanzees in AfricaNearly 180,000 great apes in Africa are under threat as…Bloomberg News | April 3, 2024 | 11:18 am
Codelco’s production falls 5.7% in October – Cochilco The world's largest miner of the metal has struggled with operational issues and high debt. Reuters | December 5, 2023 | 7:07 am
Rio Tinto to move towards renewable diesel at Kennecott The miner plans to replace its entire fossil diesel consumption with renewable diesel at its operation in Utah from 2024. Reuters | December 5, 2023 | 6:36 am
Norway lawmakers back deep-sea mining in Arctic Ocean The minority centre-left government and two large opposition parties have backed the proposal, with a final vote scheduled for January. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2023 | 6:08 am
Researchers map Australia’s path to address yearly A$4 billion on mine closure expenditures Annual expenditures on mine closure and rehabilitation activities in Australia are expected to exceed A$4 billion by 2040. Staff Writer | December 5, 2023 | 6:06 am
Evolution Mining to buy 80% stake in Northparkes Evolution agreed to buy the stake for $400 million in cash and a copper price-linked contingent consideration of up to $75 million. Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 2:42 pm
Peru’s deadly gold mine attack highlights growing security risk, costs The latest attack at Poderosa has highlighted a growing risk for miners in the Andean nation. Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 10:59 am
CaNickel selling Bucko Lake nickel project to Cobalt One for $59 million The Bucko Lake mine operated from 2009 to 2012. Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 10:54 am
Ivanhoe Electric to acquire remaining interest in Peru-focused Kaizen Discovery Kaizen's main asset is the Pinaya copper-gold project in southeastern Peru. Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 9:22 am
Chilean startup to scale-up tech to boost copper production and save water Ceibo is promising to improve copper production with less water. Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 9:08 am