July 24, 2024

Anglo to face investors with wary eye on BHP’s potential return

Investors will keenly scrutinize CEO Duncan Wanblad on Thursday as he gives an update on the miner's strategy.

July 24, 2024

South Africa mines lobby urges caution on minerals export tax

A more than six-fold increase in electricity prices since 2008 and erratic power supply have negatively affected local processing.

July 23, 2024

Column: In search of the elusive green nickel premium

Just about every Western producer will tell you metal produced to higher environmental and social standards should command a premium.

July 23, 2024

Botswana touts 24% stake in new mining companies for citizens

Under current legislation, the government is entitled to offer to buy as much as 15% equity in any new mining entity.

July 22, 2024

US Senators release energy permitting reform bill 

Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 could speed up approvals of clean-energy, pipeline and electricity transmission projects.

July 22, 2024

US says billionaire Gertler’s royalties must go to Congo for sanctions deal

A senior White House adviser said lifting that punishment is necessary to open up the assets to new investments that support US interests.

July 22, 2024

China’s refined copper exports double to record on surplus

Shipments more than doubled to 157,751 tons in June from May, well above the previous all-time high of 102,000 tons in 2012.

July 22, 2024

Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals

Industry leaders have pushed for two pricing structures for several years.

July 22, 2024

Zambia sees copper output growing to 1 million tonnes by 2027

Africa’s second-largest copper producer is seeking to take advantage of what many predict will be a supply shortfall in the coming years.

July 22, 2024

Amplats says on track to demerge in 2025, plans secondary London listing

Amplats also said it had cut some 3,700 jobs to reduce spending ahead of the demerger.