October 16, 2024

Brazil reviews caves decree in potential boon for mining and energy

Vale sees a potential to unlock 1.6 billion tonnes of iron ore reserves if the government tweaks rules around mining in caves.

October 16, 2024

Brazil’s CSN to sell up to 11% of mining unit to Japan’s Itochu

The potential transaction still depends on additional corporate and antitrust green light.

October 16, 2024

Barrick fights to dismiss Tanzanian abuse allegations from Canadian court

Barrick, the second-biggest gold miner by market value, could face a civil trial seeking unspecified damages for 32 Tanzanians living near North Mara.

October 16, 2024

De Beers, Signet launch campaign to attract youth to mined diamonds amid lab-grown rise

It targets Zillennials, the microgeneration born between 1993 and 1998, believed to be behind the rise of lab-grown gems.

October 16, 2024

Antofagasta copper production jumps 15% in Q3

Copper production is expected to remain at the lower end of the 670,000-710,000 tonne range, with little change in 2025.

October 15, 2024

Video: Pension funds need to be bigger players in the sector, EY mining and metals lead says 

Raising capital to supply metals needed for the energy transition has become front and center for mining executives, according to EY report.

October 15, 2024

Amnesty International releases new human rights ranking of top electric vehicle makers

The companies were assessed against criteria based on internationally recognized frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

October 15, 2024

AngloGold’s $2.5bn takeover of Centamin approved by Egypt

There are still conditions to fulfill before closing the deal that would make AngloGold the world’s fourth largest gold producer.

October 15, 2024

India says UAE will look into issue of higher precious metal exports to India

India raised the issue of higher imports of silver products, platinum alloy and dry dates.

October 15, 2024

Rio Tinto to take over Ranger uranium mine cleanup

Government body ruling ends long-running dispute over the site rehabilitation and clears the way for Rio’s takeover of ERA.