Hummingbird faces fresh headwinds at Guinea gold mine
One of its main contractors has halted activities at the Kouroussa gold mine as a result of contractual disputes.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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Glencore’s carbon emissions jumped 8.8% in 2023, reveals new climate plan
Increase was a consequence of expanding coal production and restarting an oil refinery in South Africa.
Vale faces fresh $3.8 billion lawsuit over 2015 dam disaster
The legal action in the Netherlands is being pursued by 77,000 claimants represented by law firms Pogust Goodhead and Lemstra Van der Korst.
Antofagasta secures $2.5 billion for Centinela copper mine expansion
Construction of a second concentrator will add 144,000 tonnes a year to the company’s overall production.
Lucapa Diamond soars on 48% rise in resources at Angola mine
Resources at Lulo mine in Angola increased to 228,000 carats as of December 31, up from 153,870 carats the previous year.
BHP becomes first miner in Chile to exceed 40% female representation
In 2016, BHP had only 17.5% female workers globally and today employs 1,509 women at Escondida mine alone.
Perseus extends OreCorp takeover bid to April
Perseus and Silvercorp are vying for OreCorp’s Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania, slated to produce 242,000 oz./year over its first decade.
Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure
It will cease activities at its San José mine in Mexico this year, six months earlier than planned, due to rising costs and depleted reserves.
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.
