Climate change to blame for acid rock drainage in certain parts of the world – study In areas like the Colorado mountains, climate change, not mining, is responsible for acid rock drainage. Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 6:48 am
Export extension for Indonesia’s Freeport should be considered, minister says Freeport Indonesia's chief executive has previously said that it may have to slash copper ore output by 40% this year. Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 5:29 am
China’s CMOC reports jump in copper and cobalt output Its Tenke Fungurume site added new mining capacity in March, lifting annual capacity to 450,000 tons of copper and 37,000 tons of cobalt. Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 5:23 am
South Africa views BHP bid for Anglo as ‘normal market activity’ BHP is considering making an improved offer, Reuters sources said during the weekend. Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 5:18 am
Vedanta seeks deals with traders to help fund Zambia copper mine Vedanta is trying to raise about $1.4 billion in total for Konkola. Bloomberg News | April 29, 2024 | 4:52 am
BHP mega bid and $10,000 copper expose mining’s biggest problem The biggest producers all want to increase copper output to take advantage of rising demand for electric vehicles, grid infrastructure and data centers. Bloomberg News | April 28, 2024 | 11:22 am
Antofagasta fined for breaking water extraction rules in drought-ridden Chilean region Chile’s General Water Directorate fined Antofagasta Minerals’ Minera Los Pelambres for the unauthorized extraction of surface and groundwater. Staff Writer | April 27, 2024 | 5:51 pm
BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American after its $39 billion initial proposal was rejected. Reuters | April 27, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Mexico notches win in labor dispute over alleged violations at mine The US had requested a probe last year into alleged workers rights abuses at a Grupo Mexico mine in the central state of Zacatecas. Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm
