Families desperately await news of Burkina miners trapped for 26 daysThere has been no communication with the miners since they were trapped more than 1,640 ft below ground during a flood at Trevali's Perkoa zinc mine on April 16. Reuters | May 12, 2022 | 2:27 pm
Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptionsIncreased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially…Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am
African leaders talk up policy reform and regional cooperationAfrica has a generational opportunity to partake in the emerging…Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 11, 2022 | 5:40 am
Barrick exceeds targets for GHG reduction in 2023 The gold miner re-used or recycled 84% of its water used in operations, with an 85% recycle rate achieved at its water-stressed sites. Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 10:22 am
Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industry The key to social acceptance was active engagement with local communities and pro-active communicating, said CEO of EIT RawMaterials. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 9:40 am
BHP shareholders see room for one more sweetened Anglo bid Shareholders in both companies interviewed by Bloomberg said there was still likely to be some room for a sweetened offer before a May 22 cut-off. Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 9:24 am
Saudi’s new mining vehicle picks industry veteran as first CEO Manara Minerals has hired veteran dealmaker Pierre Chenard to be its first permanent chief executive officer. Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 8:52 am
Congo demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports The DRC government accuses Rwanda of using rebel groups to steal its natural resources. Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 8:52 am
Trafigura, IXM caught in Comex copper short squeeze as prices hit record US Comex copper May futures hit a record peak of $5.18 a lb. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 8:17 am
EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:34 am
Copper short squeeze in NY prompts rush to send metal to US Comex copper for July delivery jumped to an intraday high of $5.026 a pound on Tuesday, near a record high. Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:38 pm
Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme Court The Resolution Copper project, a partnership between Rio and BHP, would supply more than a quarter of US copper. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 1:06 pm