Zambia hopes mining will trigger economic revival Zambia wants to raise copper output to about 1 million tons by 2026 and further out to 3 million tons. Reuters | January 21, 2025 | 3:46 pm
Fortescue, Tłı̨chǫ Government sign MOU at AME Roundup The MOU creates the foundation for shared interests in possible future mining opportunities. Staff Writer | January 21, 2025 | 12:26 pm
Sitka more than doubles gold count at RC property in Yukon The Blackjack deposit now has an indicated resource of 1.29 million oz. at a gold grade of 1.01 g/t. Staff Writer | January 21, 2025 | 10:02 am
Korea Zinc shares fall as rival faction secures court injunction Shares in the world’s biggest zinc smelter fell 8.6% to close at the lowest since early October. Bloomberg News | January 21, 2025 | 8:48 am
Thungela names De Beers’ Madondo as new CEO The executive joins Thungela as the coal producer is expanding its operations in Australia. Reuters | January 21, 2025 | 7:14 am
BHP’s iron ore, copper output surge on mine improvements Production rose because of supply chain improvements, with a record amount of iron ore delivered from the Central Pilbara hub. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 1:58 pm
Former Shell, Anglo American leaders back new venture in resource conflict resolution A new venture called Resource Resolutions has been launched, aiming to reduce growing societal and geopolitical divisions around natural resources. Staff Writer | January 20, 2025 | 10:33 am
Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case The DRC in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using so-called conflict minerals in their supply chain. Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 9:44 am
Copper price gains in London after report of delayed US tariff rollout Copper rose as much as 1.2% in London ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Bloomberg News | January 20, 2025 | 9:17 am