March 26, 2025

Glencore’s South African refinery invests in cleaner fuels

Astron Energy will invest up to six billion rand ($328 million) to install new equipment and become compliant with South Africa's cleaner fuel specifications.

March 26, 2025

Mali expects rise in gold output in 2025 on reopened Barrick operations

Production is expected to reach 54.7 metric tons of gold, after plunging 23% to 51.7 tons in 2024.

March 26, 2025

Mercuria bets big on copper in bid to rival oil trading

The Swiss commodities trader aims to acquire more mine stakes as it secures copper supplies, challenging larger competitors.

March 25, 2025

Panama has not authorized visits to the Cobre Panama copper mine

First Quantum announced on Monday a program of visits to the mining site.

March 25, 2025

Trafigura starts strategic review of Australian smelting assets

The trading group is launching a strategic review of its struggling Nyrstar zinc and lead smelting assets.

March 25, 2025

Glencore halts Chilean smelter in setback for US copper rush

The company temporarily halted operations at the Altonorte plant and activated so-called force majeure clauses in its commercial contracts.

March 25, 2025

Glencore mine spews more methane than it reports, study finds

The Hail Creek coal mine in Australia emits between three and eight times more methane than it reports, according to a new study.

March 25, 2025

Buenaventura seeks to unlock $2.7 billion Peru project with water deal

The Algarrobo project is contingent on an agreement between the company and neighboring communities.

March 25, 2025

Glencore to cut coal output in attempt to halt price slump

Coal prices have slumped to the lowest levels since mid-2021.

March 24, 2025

Cobre Panama opens door to public in bid to draw support for restart

The tour offers a firsthand experience from the Botija pit to the 300 MW power plant, the international port, and the tailings management facility.