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Anglo American takes $1.7bn writedown on British fertilizer mine

Anglo American takes $1.7bn writedown on British fertilizer mine

The miner estimates it will spend $1bn per year to bring Woodsmith into production by 2027, both a higher cost and longer timeframe than previously expected.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2023 | 6:09 am

First Quantum 'cautiously optimistic' about Panama mine restart

First Quantum halts copper processing in Panama as dispute spirals

Measure is the latest escalation in a dispute between the company and the Panamanian government over the giant Cobre Panama mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2023 | 3:45 am

US only rare earths miner to bypass China in supply deal with Sumitomo

Only rare earths miner in US to bypass China in supply deal with Sumitomo

MP Materials, owner of the Mountain Pass mine in California, will sell output from its separation unit directly to Sumitomo Corp. for distribution in Japan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 5:53 am

Rio Tinto Pilbara

Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop

Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 3:33 am

Rio Tinto partners with BMW for low-carbon aluminum supply

Rio Tinto partners with BMW for low-carbon aluminum supply

Aluminum will come from Rio Tinto's hydro-powered operations in Canada to BMW’s production plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2023 | 7:25 am

Sibanye-Stillwater goes after Australia’s New Century Resources

Sibanye-Stillwater goes after Australia’s New Century Resources

The off-market takeover bid by Sibanye values the zinc miner at A$144.1 million ($99.54 million).

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2023 | 5:38 am

Teck rejects Glencore's sweetened bid, pushes for restructuring

Teck Resources to become Teck Metals as it spins off coal unit

Teck's multibillion-dollar steelmaking coal unit will be an independent publicly-listed firm called Elk Valley Resources Ltd.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2023 | 3:38 am

Glencore hit by fresh alleged bribery suit in the UK

Glencore hit by fresh bribery-related lawsuit in the UK

Legal action is related to alleged losses to shareholders resulting from Glencore's statements to the market on corruption cases.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2023 | 6:13 am

Ghana plans to process its first lithium locally

Ghana mining fund mulls multi-million investment in Atlantic Lithium

Ghana's state-owned Minerals Income Investment Fund plans to take an equity stake in Atlantic with up to a $30 million investment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2023 | 3:44 am

Glencore to sell 23% stake in Peruvian miner Volcan

Glencore to sell 23% stake in Peruvian miner Volcan

The sale of the silver-zinc producer, which has five operating mines, is part of Glencore's efforts to further simplify the business.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2023 | 3:44 am

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US widens lead over Europe in critical minerals race: WSJ

US critical minerals spending is outpacing Europe, raising fears EU manufacturers may stay reliant on China for key raw materials.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2026 | 10:17 am