March 21, 2018

Cyanide and copper: key ingredients in the origins of life, scientists say

Harvard researchers combined cyanide and copper in an airtight quartz container and their findings are impressive.

March 21, 2018

Copper giant shortlists candidates as CEO ponders future

While Nelson Pizarro could well stay on as Codelco's chief executive officer, the government is putting together a shortlist of candidates.

March 21, 2018

First Quantum dodges catastrophe as CEO moves to dispute tax bill

Zambia Revenue Authority claims the company owes $2.1 billion in penalties and $5.7 billion in interest.

March 21, 2018

Indonesia’s Inalum expects to line up Freeport sale bank financing soon

Indonesia's state mining holding company expects to reach an agreement soon on bank financing to buy a controlling stake in the local unit of Freeport McMoran Inc.

March 20, 2018

Congo set to overtake US as world no 4 copper producer

DRC's resolve to overhaul mining code shouldn't have surprised the industry – Kinshasa's become too important to global supply for companies to pull sticks.

March 20, 2018

Talks to implement Congo mining code set for Wednesday -govt

The new code opens the door for royalties to increase up to five-fold on metals designated "strategic substances" by the government.

March 20, 2018

Zambia to conduct tax audit of mining companies for past 6 years

The Zambia Revenue Authority may extend the period of the audit should it find a pattern of “consistent, systematic, premeditated” tax evasion.

March 20, 2018

Zambia targets one million tonnes copper output this year

Rising copper prices were also expected to boost revenue collection in Africa's No.2 producer of the metal.

March 20, 2018

Cobalt price: Automakers ‘waking up too late’ as China takes control

Glencore CEO flags China-Congo-cobalt nexus, responsible for 80% of global cobalt chemical production, a crucial ingredient of electric vehicle batteries.

March 20, 2018

Workers at Chile’s Los Pelambres mine extend contract talks – industry group

Workers in the mine's largest union last week rejected an offer for a new labor contract, triggering a period of government mediation.