Ivanhoe to produce up to 340,000 tonnes of copper at DRC mine in 2022
The Canadian miner said its Kamoa-Kakula complex produced 105,884 tonnes of copper concentrate last year, topping guidance.
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BHP back to Africa with Tanzania nickel investment
It will initially invest $40 million in the Kabanga project, regarded as the world’s largest development-ready, high-grade nickel sulphide deposit.
Pembridge to boost copper output at Minto mine
It expects to produce between 28 million and 31 million pounds of copper at the Yukon Territories mine in 2022.
Corvus agrees to $370m takeover by AngloGold Ashanti
The South African gold major is acquiring the remaining 80.5% of the shares of Corvus it doesn’t already own.
Electric cars to account for 73% of lithium demand by 2030: Chile
Chilean copper agency Cochilco says lithium hydroxide will take the lead, reaching 56% of the total consumption versus 44% for carbonate.
Negotiations over Cobre Panama mine contract near end
The country aims to obtain more in royalty payments from the Canadian miner and improve environmental conditions at the giant copper mine.
BHP’s Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile hit by further water measures
The company is modifying operations while it awaits the results of its appeal to an order to stop drawing water from the Lagunillas aquifer for 90 days.
Nutrien CEO Mayo Schmidt quits less than a year into the job
The world’s largest potash producer, which is launching a global search for a long-term CEO, said Schmidt had also resigned from the board.
Ecuador court revokes Cornerstone Capital’s exploration permit
The country's Constitutional Court upheld a lower court ruling cancelling the environmental permit for the Rio Magdalena project, which covers most of the Los Cedros natural reserve.
Top lithium stories of 2021 and what to expect in 2022
Limited supply not only helped prices, but pushed companies to try meet demand, which made lithium take centre stage in our coverage.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
