December 6, 2023 Rescuers pull out first survivor of Zambia landslide that trapped 38 miners On Dec. 1 a landslide inundated an open-pit copper mine and trapped at least 38 people who were working there without a permit.
December 6, 2023 Gold Royalty invests $31 million in Aura Minerals project in Brazil Financing is composed of a $21 million net smelter return royalty over the Borborema project, and a $10 million gold-linked loan.
December 5, 2023 Liontown takes next step in Olympio’s Mulwarrie lithium project Following completion of stage one, Liontown can own up to a 51% interest in the Mulwarrie and Mulline lithium prospects.
December 4, 2023 Crude Anglo American email highlights cyber-hack threat The incident once more throws the growing concerns over digital security in the mining industry into the limelight.
December 4, 2023 Dutch court orders Greenpeace off deep-sea mining vessel amid disputed ocean study The CEO says the company is aware that the world’s eyes are on them.
December 4, 2023 CaNickel selling Bucko Lake nickel project to Cobalt One for $59 million The Bucko Lake mine operated from 2009 to 2012.
December 4, 2023 First Quantum to fast-track Zambia project after Panama blow The Fishtie copper project, being developed with Zambia's Mimosa Resources, is expected to start production in 2026.
December 4, 2023 Lab-grown dolomite is now a thing The long-standing dolomite problem has been solved.
December 4, 2023 Jack Lundin assumes top job at Lundin Mining With Jack taking the reins, the company’s key officer positions are now held by siblings, as his brother Adam is the firm's chairman.
December 3, 2023 Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration.
Rio Tinto’s fourth-quarter iron ore, copper output beat estimates Despite the comeback performance, Rio Tinto is still in danger of losing the top producer spot to Brazil's Vale. January 20, 2026 | 02:08 pm