YMP aims to bridge the mining talent gap with 45 scholarships The YMP Scholarship Fund has grown to nearly C$250,000 this year from just C$12,000 in its first year, and up from C$200,000 last year. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | July 3, 2024 | 9:05 am
Eramet targets November production start at Argentina lithium plant Eramet aims to start production at its new Centenario lithium plant in Argentina before the end of the year. Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 8:52 am
Antofagasta outlines progress on $4.4bn Centinela expansion The second concentrator will add 144,000 tonnes of copper a year to the company’s overall production, extending the mine's life 30 more years. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2024 | 8:18 am
UAE’S IHC unit withdraws offer for Vedanta’s Zambian copper mines over price International Resources Holding had wanted a majority stake in Konkola Copper Mines to consolidate its position in Zambia after buying a 51% stake in Mopani. Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 8:16 am
Rio Tinto to build two solar farms on Australia’s Gove Peninsula The two sites will have combined capacity of 10.5MW. Staff Writer | July 3, 2024 | 8:08 am
Codelco sees copper output ticking up in second half of year Codelco's output continued to decline year-on-year in the first half of 2024 but should tick up in the second half of this year. Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 7:57 am
Freeport Indonesia secures copper concentrate export permit PT Freeport Indonesia has secured an export permit for copper concentrate for the rest of year. Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 7:55 am
Iron ore price at 4-week high on firm near-term demand, China stimulus hopes Beijing has unveiled a flurry of stimulus measures to revive its beleaguered property market. Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 7:29 am
Sundance settles dispute with Congo Republic over iron ore project The company has reached an agreement to settle a dispute over the Nabeba iron ore project. Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 7:23 am