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Mining reform needed in Guinea but risks abound

Reforms by Guinea's first freely elected government are needed to clean up a mining sector in disarray after decades of political turmoil, but they risk scaring off investors if they go too far too fast. The world's top bauxite supplier...

BHP walks back comments about moving on from new Anglo American bid

BHP is looking for growth opportunities in the copper sector after failing to take over Anglo American earlier this year.

Kristie Batten | October 31, 2024 | 12:14 am

Sumitomo resumes production at Ambatovy, withdraws nickel output outlook

Sumitomo has been struggling to stabilise production and improve profitability at the Madagascar project, which launched in 2005.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:59 pm

Ivanhoe cuts copper forecast on DRC power woes, while Friedland touts new discoveries

The Toronto-based company lowered the copper guidance to 425,000–450,000 tonnes, from 440,000–490,000 tonnes.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 30, 2024 | 12:32 pm

Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output

A range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once seen as financial liabilities to fast-track significant volumes of supply.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:55 am

Mining reform needed in Guinea but risks abound

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BHP walks back comments about moving on from new Anglo American bid

Sumitomo resumes production at Ambatovy, withdraws nickel output outlook

Ivanhoe cuts copper forecast on DRC power woes, while Friedland touts new discoveries

Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output