Botswana blocks at least 100 copper trucks from Congo over Ebola fear
The vehicles, en route to South Africa, have been stranded in neighbouring Zambia since Monday.
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Iron ore falls again, hits fresh two-year low
If the steel-making material loses another $2 a tonne, it will be the lowest since October 2009.
Chinese investment to make Peru world’s second-largest copper producer
Chinese backers are now behind one-third of all Peru’s new mining investments by value.
Cameco shuts down operations, locks workers out
The Canadian uranium producer said move aims to ensure safety ahead of Saturday's announced strike.
Largest iron ore miners smashing Chinese competitors
There’s a death match among iron ore producers, with the big Australian miners and Brazil's Vale increasing pressure on their high-cost Chinese rivals.
Imperial Metals new copper and gold mine ready to begin production
The company said its Red Chris copper and gold mine, in northwest B.C., will start up once a power line is completed next month.
U.S. miner buys Glencore’s massive Donkin coal mine
Cline Group now owns a 75% stake in the project, considered one of the largest undeveloped coal deposits in North America.
Zambia to ease tax rules on copper exports
Good news for the country's copper miners that have been seeking more than $600 million in unpaid tax refunds.
Australian mining mogul apologizes to China over ‘mongrels’ remarks
In a letter to China's ambassador to Australia, Clive Palmer expressed regret for "any insult to the Chinese people caused by any of the language" he used.
Newmont abandons mining arbitration case against Indonesia
Operations at the miner's Batu Hijau copper and gold mine to resume soon.
SME warns 2026 may reset US mining’s global role
Policy reform, security risks and workforce gaps will shape whether US mining momentum turns into lasting global strength in 2026.
