October 1, 2024 Aurubis to shun takeovers, rebuild trust, new CEO says The company was rocked by a scandal last year when its copper was stolen by an organized crime ring.
October 1, 2024 QC Copper bolsters resource base with acquisition of Thierry project The acquisition of Culprum and its Thierry project, says QC, would potentially increase the company's current copper resource base by 70%.
October 1, 2024 Gold prices and poverty fuel illegal mining in Peru’s Amazon Illegal mining has spread across Peru's Amazon region and the Andes since the Covid-19 pandemic sent the economy into recession.
October 1, 2024 Velocity Minerals sells Bulgarian assets for $59 million cash The sale includes the Rozino project, which is permitted and has been advanced to the pre-feasibility stage.
October 1, 2024 Hurricane Helene halts quartz mines needed for chipmaking The halt in operations could affect global supply chains that depend on semiconductors to make phones, solar panels and other technology.
October 1, 2024 Saudi’s mining minister sees no obstacles to dealmaking in Canada Canada’s government introduced new rules in 2022 that added a layer of regulatory scrutiny to investments by foreign state-owned entities.
October 1, 2024 Vale, GEP partner to set Brazilian green hydrogen sector They will assess the feasibility of building a green hydrogen plant in Brazil, which would eventually supply one of Vale’s mega hubs.
October 1, 2024 Rio Tinto, Green Lithium to develop Europe’s lithium supply chain Rio's partnership with UK refinery developer Green Lithium seeks to reduce European dependence on supplies from China.
September 30, 2024 Arzyz Metals to launch $650 million Mexico plant expansion Aluminum company will expand its Cienega de Flores plant in Mexico's Nuevo Leon state.
September 30, 2024 UN says Congo rebels generating $300,000 monthly in seized mining area Rebels in eastern DRC have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan-mining region, imposing a production tax.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
