Anglo American hits record profit, more than triples payout
It joined other top miners that have delivered record profits this week, with full year earnings of $20.6bn and a $2.1bn final dividend.
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Russia-focused miners collapse on Ukraine invasion
Mining and energy firms with ties to Russia were hit by Moscow’s wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, while oil topped $105 a barrel.
Chile’s new constitution may let indigenous groups veto projects
Finalized article requires the state to get consent from indigenous groups before approving any project that may affect their rights.
Brookfield in talks with AGL shareholders after board rejects takeover
Green billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield are pushing on with plans to buy Australia's most polluting company.
Vale seeks more time to remove upstream tailing dams
The Brazilian miner told regulatory bodies it was "technically impossible" for it to meet Minas Gerais' current Feb. 25 deadline.
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.
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.
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.