First Quantum exercises option over two licences as it looks to expand in Zambia
The Canadian miner has not yet earned a stake in African Pioneer Zambia, the company that holds the copper licences.
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BHP considers closing Western Australia nickel operations amid price decline
Nickel prices fell 40% in the last year as Indonesian supply jumped.
Sibanye-Stillwater, Heraeus team up to save palladium
The miners will explore new uses for PGMs, particularly palladium, in the hydrogen market amid weak demand for the metal.
Canadian graphite miner NMG scores deals with GM, Panasonic
Offtake agreements totalling $87.5 million will help NMG advance the second phase of its Quebec graphite complex.
Four in custody over SSR gold mine landslide in Turkey
Police and military teams, mine rescuers and volunteers, totalling more than 1,700 people, are looking for the missing workers.
Rio Tinto autonomous train derails in Western Australia
The incident involved an unloaded iron ore train and happened about 75 miles from Dampier port.
Glencore to sell stake in troubled New Caledonia nickel operation
Glencore will keep the nickel plant under care and maintenance for six months, during which its employees would continue to be paid.
Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project
Ecuador plans a 2026 tender for Llurimagua as copper M&A accelerates and past JV disputes shape the project’s next phase.
