January 21, 2025 Zambia hopes mining will trigger economic revival Zambia wants to raise copper output to about 1 million tons by 2026 and further out to 3 million tons.
January 21, 2025 Bolivia steps up lithium dealmaking despite growing opposition Authorities are negotiating contracts with European and Australian firms, according to president of state-owned lithium company YLB.
January 21, 2025 Fortescue, Tłı̨chǫ Government sign MOU at AME Roundup The MOU creates the foundation for shared interests in possible future mining opportunities.
January 21, 2025 Six years post fatal disaster, mines start global waste-dam body The Global Tailings Management Institute will oversee independent audits and the certification of member companies’ facilities based on their safety and public disclosures, the founders said.
January 21, 2025 Deep Yellow delays decision on Namibia uranium mine to March Tumas is considered one of the most advanced greenfield uranium projects globally.
January 21, 2025 Teck earmarks up to $3.9 billion to boost copper output Canada’s largest diversified miner reported a 50% increase in annual copper production for 2024, reaching 446,000 tonnes.
January 20, 2025 Metso inks $30m deal to supply key equipment for copper plant in Oman The Mazoon copper project represents a cornerstone of Oman’s mining sector.
January 20, 2025 Former Shell, Anglo American leaders back new venture in resource conflict resolution A new venture called Resource Resolutions has been launched, aiming to reduce growing societal and geopolitical divisions around natural resources.
January 20, 2025 Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case The DRC in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using so-called conflict minerals in their supply chain.
January 20, 2025 Barrick eyes sale of stake in Zaldivar copper mine – report Barrick holds a 50% interest in Zaldívar, a joint venture with Antofagasta, which produced about 80,000 tonnes of copper last year.
EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high. December 05, 2025 | 10:47 am
