Antofagasta profit, dividend hit records on soaring copper prices
The copper miner's EBITDA increased about 80% to $4.8 billion in 2021, allowing it to pay the biggest dividend in its 134-year history.
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South32 completes Sierra Gorda stake buy
The $1.4 billion deal marks the miner's entry into the world’s largest copper-producing country ahead of a forecast demand boom.
Brazil’s Minas Gerais state to sell stake in lithium miner
The mining state is looking to sell its 33% holding in CBL, Brazil’s only producer of lithium carbonate and hydroxide.
Hecla Mining silver reserves at second-highest level in 130 years
Hecla's proven and probable reserves of the precious metal hit the second highest level in the company's history to 200 million ounces.
Barrick Gold near Pueblo Viejo tailings decision
The country's energy and mines minister Antonio Almonte said a decision on the final location and conditions for the permit was imminent.
Resolute Mining ups Mali gold project resources estimate by 40%
The Tabakoroni gold deposit, part of the company's Syama complex, holds an estimate of 1.3 million ounces of the metal.
Newcrest flags delays at Havieron on ground conditions
Partner Greatland Gold, which holds 30% of the project, said the update was based on old figures and hailed Havieron’s potential for upside.
First Quantum hopes for speedy Cobre Panama contract renewal
The document, which has yet to be approved by Congress, will see First Quantum pay $375 million a year plus a royalty of 12% to 16% of the mine's gross profits.
Tesla secures 5-year lithium supply from Liontown
Australia's Liontown Resources will provide the EV giant with more 100,000 tonnes of lithium spodumene concentrate a year, starting in 2024.
Britishvolt secures $54 million from Glencore for UK gigafactory
Glencore's backing is part of the battery plant developer’s £200 million Series C fundraising led by Bank of America.
US deploys AI agents to speed critical minerals recovery
AI-powered CICERO system cuts critical minerals recovery testing from years to days using robotics and automation.