Barrick to invest $2 billion in Zambia copper mine expansion Barrick's plan is to increase Lumwana’s annual production to an estimated 240,000 tonnes of copper per annum process plant. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2023 | 3:51 am
Workplace Safety North names new interim CEO Mike Parent is a former paramedic, miner, mine rescue volunteer, and mining health and safety manager. Staff Writer | October 3, 2023 | 4:41 pm
Metso acquires Tedd Engineering to strengthen aggregates digital and automation capabilities Tedd Engineering employs approximately 70 employees and is based in Chesterfield. Mesto Corporation | October 3, 2023 | 3:33 pm
Lundin shares under pressure with appointment of founder’s son as next CEO Chief executive Peter Rockandel is stepping down at the end of the year, and will be succeeded by Jack Lundin. Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | October 3, 2023 | 3:01 pm
Billionaire’s Liontown buy up threatens lithium takeover Hancock Prospecting now owns 14.67% of the lithium producer, according to an ASX filing late Tuesday. Bloomberg News | October 3, 2023 | 2:50 pm
Copper price extends retreat to below $8,000 for first time since May Copper’s slump has also coincided with a sharp decline in manufacturing activity in major industrial economies. Bloomberg News | October 3, 2023 | 2:23 pm
British Columbia’s Tsilhqot’in First Nation publish new policy for mining, oil and gas The policy states the Tsilhqot’in will “consider partnership and ownership opportunities with mining and exploration companies.” Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | October 3, 2023 | 1:41 pm
Panama to withdraw proposed contract for First Quantum Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered near Panama's governmental offices in recent weeks to protest the contract. Reuters | October 3, 2023 | 11:21 am
Global nickel market surplus to widen in 2024 – INSG Global demand for nickel is expected to increase to 3.47 million tons in 2024 from 3.20 million in 2023. Reuters | October 3, 2023 | 11:01 am