Antamina expects to start lifespan extension works next year The project aims to extend the exploitation of the mine for eight more years. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 9:44 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 5:59 am
Study points to need to clean up legacy mining pollution that poses health risks to millions It is estimated that 23 million people living on the world’s floodplains are being exposed to potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, a new study finds. Jackson Chen | September 22, 2023 | 9:04 am
Norway’s Storebrand raises seabed mining concerns with Kongsberg Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if a government plan is approved by its parliament. Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 7:45 am
Southern Copper says Peru output to reach 400,000 tonnes this year The company could add 470,000 tonnes of copper output in the country over the next decade if projects in the pipeline come online as planned. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2023 | 3:58 am
Pakistan’s PM invites Rio Tinto to explore investment opportunities The CEO of Rio Tinto Group said his team would liaise with the concerned authorities. Reuters | September 21, 2023 | 9:49 am
UK pushes ban on new gas and diesel vehicles to 2035 Decision comes after pressure from the automotive industry, which argued the original 2030 deadline was too ambitious and unrealistic. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2023 | 9:24 am
Clean TeQ gets into tailings management business with ATA acquisition Acquisition of ATA technology is part of the firm's targeted expansion into the global mine tailings management industry. Staff Writer | September 21, 2023 | 3:43 am
Barrick says big miners show interest in Pakistan copper project The $7 billion Reko Diq project in Balochistan boasts one of the world’s largest copper deposits. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 1:54 pm