Norsk Hydro to raise capex, cut more costs About half of Europe's aluminum production has been shut down as a result of a surge in energy costs since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 8:13 am
Australian lithium miners dive as prices dip in December ore auction Pilbara Minerals led declines, down 11.4%. Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 8:09 am
Colombia mining exports forecast to hit all-time high in 2022 The country's gold production in 2022 is forecast at 1.56 million troy ounces. Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 8:01 am
India to invite bids for extracting gold from dumps at colonial-era mines The Kolar fields, located close to India's technology hub of Bengaluru, are among the country's oldest gold mines. Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 7:51 am
First Quantum and Panama fail to reach agreement over giant copper mine Collapse of talks over a new royalty payment structure has triggered fears the company's Cobre Panamá mine could be nationalized. Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 7:45 am
Eldorado Gold board okays Skouries gold-copper project restart Eldorado’s focus now shifts to project execution, with first production at the mine expected in the second half of 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2022 | 6:47 am
Teck ranked #1 in metals and mining category on S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment Teck was named a leader in the industry based on the CSA’s in-depth analysis of economic, social and environmental performance. Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 6:32 am
5E Advanced Materials, Estes Energetics to produce boron-based materials for rockets 5E Advanced Materials and Estes Energetics want to develop solid rocket motor ignitors for the US space and military industries. Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 5:05 am
Fortescue ups stake in Candente Copper with $2.9m investment The Australian iron ore producer will now have 25.4% stake in the Canadian junior, which is advancing the Cañariaco copper project in Peru. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2022 | 3:50 am