December 13, 2023

Petra Diamonds inks deal to sell idled Koffiefontein mine

Petra has signed a non-binding deal with an unnamed party for the potential sale of the South African diamond mine.

December 12, 2023

Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks

The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck.

December 12, 2023

Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours

Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers.

December 11, 2023

Silicide spherules from space fetch astronomical prices at auction

Ever since the Zagami meteorite sold in 1996 at Phillips Auction as crumbs in a vial at $1,538 per gram, the universal appeal of otherworldly rocks was driving the prices of exotic…

December 11, 2023

Video: Braskem’s mine rupture in Brazil causing fear of collapse

A breach at a rock salt mine in Alagoas state, in Brazil’s northeast, has heightened concerns about an imminent total collapse.

December 11, 2023

MetalsGrove shares jump on Zimbabwe lithium assets acquisition

The claims, which MetalsGrove will acquire for $60,000, are close to Huayou Cobalt's Arcadia lithium mine.

December 11, 2023

Barrick gets go ahead for Goldrush mine ramp-up 

The gold mine is expected to start ramping up production in 2024, achieving 400,000 ounces per year in 2028.

December 10, 2023

First Quantum requests end of blockades to Cobre Panamá copper mine

Ongoing blockades have prevented the miner from receiving the supplies necessary to fulfill Cobre Panamá’s environmental stability and asset integrity measures.

December 10, 2023

Gold mine collapse in Venezuela kills a dozen people

A landslide buried the Paraiba de San José de Wadamapa mine in Venezuela's Bolívar state.

December 10, 2023

Glencore deploys autonomous trucks at Lomas Bayas copper mine

Through its Lomas Lab, Glencore introduced four autonomous trucks at the Lomas Bayas copper mine in northern Chile.