Russian forces help secure Central Africa gold zone in new pact A deal struck between the CAR, Chad and Sudan aims to fight armed groups operating along the mineral-rich borders with the neighboring states. Bloomberg News | February 1, 2023 | 8:04 am
Glencore 2022 copper output falls, sticks to 2023 outlook Copper production fell 12% in 2022, impacted by issues at its Katanga mine in the DRC. Reuters | February 1, 2023 | 7:58 am
Simandou iron ore project to restart in March, Guinea says Authorities ordered work to stop in July last year in a bid to force the shareholders to agree joint venture terms. Reuters | February 1, 2023 | 7:54 am
MMG shuts Las Bambas copper mine due to protests The giant mine, in indefinite care and maintenance from Wednesday, accounts for 2% of the copper produced worldwide. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2023 | 6:13 am
New tech may help lithium-ion batteries last for nine years Sound waves and a 2D material may be the key to longer-lasting batteries. Staff Writer | February 1, 2023 | 6:06 am
Search team finds Rio Tinto’s radioactive capsule lost in Australia The capsule was recovered after a nearly week-long search involving around 100 people along a 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) stretch of highway. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2023 | 4:45 am
Tombador Iron halts Brazil mine due to unrest Protests have erupted in Brazil as supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro try prompting a military coup to overthrow Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2023 | 3:49 am
Vale’s fourth-quarter iron ore output edges down Vale blamed seasonally higher rainfall levels in its mines in Brazil for missing its forecast. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 2:47 pm
Yamana Gold, Pan American shareholders approve Agnico Eagle deal Toronto-based Yamana inked a deal with the two miners after South Africa’s Gold Fields waived its right to match the rival bid. Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 | 2:30 pm