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.
January 20, 2025 Hearing on Nippon Steel’s lawsuit over US Steel bid set for Feb-March The two steelmakers on Jan. 6 filed the lawsuit against Biden's order blocking Nippon Steel's planned buyout of US Steel.
January 20, 2025 South African police hunt gang leader of illegal mine where dozens died A gang leader from Lesotho is believed to have controlled operations at the illegal gold mine in South Africa.
January 20, 2025 Barrick’s Reko Diq project to generate $74 billion over 37 years The copper and gold mine, co-owned by Barrick, Pakistan and the province of Balochistan, is expected to begin production by 2029.
January 19, 2025 Australia iron ore hub resumes operations after cyclone threat Port Hedland is the world's largest iron ore export hub.
January 19, 2025 At least seven killed by army at Ghana’s AngloGold Ashanti mine Earlier, about 60 illegal miners carrying locally manufactured rifles and other weapons reportedly breached the Obuasi mine's security fence.
January 18, 2025 Australia shuts its biggest iron ore port on cyclone threat Port Hedland handles vast volumes of iron ore from all major miners including BHP Group, Rio Tinto Group, and Fortescue.
January 18, 2025 Republican-led states sue Biden administration over offshore drilling ban The lawsuit seeks a reversal of Biden's ban with declaratory and injunctive relief, according to a court filing.
January 17, 2025 Lithium Argentina investors OK Canada exit The move is expected to become effective Jan. 23, subject to approvals such as a final court order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Global potash market shrugs off US move to end Belarus sanctions Belarusian exports still face hurdles, as European Union sanctions remain in force. December 15, 2025 | 03:09 pm
