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Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1

Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion.

Northern Miner Staff | October 8, 2024 | 2:03 pm

UK fraud watchdog settles case brought by ENRC for ‘leaks’ during investigation

The Kazakh mining group accused Britain's Serious Fraud Office of…

Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 11:11 am

World’s top uranium miner backs nuclear plant in referendum

Voters in Kazakhstan will decide on Sunday whether to allow…

Bloomberg News | October 5, 2024 | 1:01 pm

Rusal plans to double Boguchansky smelter capacity by 2030

Rusal, the world's largest aluminum producer outside China, launched the…

Reuters | October 4, 2024 | 9:06 am

Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacle

Angola’s state-owned diamond producer said some clients were deterred by…

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 6:58 am

Top uranium producer Kazakhstan hikes tax

The world’s largest producer of uranium is increasing its mining tax on the nuclear fuel by at least 50% next year.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | July 15, 2024 | 2:06 pm

Nornickel to restart furnace at key smelter in early August

Nornickel will re-launch one of the two furnaces at its flagship Nadezhda Smelter in early August.

Reuters | July 12, 2024 | 7:08 am

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

Barrick taps Fleet Space’s technology to advance copper exploration at Reko Diq

Reko Diq is a strategic part of Barrick’s copper portfolio as it grows its exposure to the key energy transition metal.

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 11:29 am

Ukraine war sparks surge in copper demand

Russia's war against Ukraine is increasing the demand for copper, sources told Fastmarkets.

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 10:22 am

RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies

Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz. across its global operations, which span four continents.

Staff Writer | July 7, 2024 | 2:30 pm

LME plans to suspend nickel brand of Nornickel’s Finnish plant from Oct 3

Deliveries of nickel cathodes and briquettes produced by Norilsk Nickel Harjavalta Oy will not be accepted.

Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 9:18 am

Russian diamond producer Alrosa buys big gold deposit from Polyus

For the world's biggest diamond producer, the move marks a deeper push into gold.

Reuters | July 1, 2024 | 9:54 am

Lithium price surge unlikely to return: Fitch

Outlook is reshaping the industry landscape, presenting opportunities and challenges for major producers and junior developers.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 28, 2024 | 9:41 am

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