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.

January 17, 2025

Gunnison Copper, Rio’s Nuton get $13.9m tax credit to expand production in Arizona

The Johnson Camp mine is under construction, with first copper production expected in mid-2025.

January 17, 2025

O3 Mining investor knocks Agnico offer

Agnico, the second-largest gold miner by stock market value, agreed to acquire O3 last month for about C$204 million.

January 17, 2025

First Quantum cuts guidance on Zambia sequencing

The company now expects production of 380,000–440,000 tonnes copper this year, down from earlier estimates of 400,000–450,000 tonnes.