October 4, 2024

Rusal plans to double Boguchansky smelter capacity by 2030

Rusal, the world's largest aluminum producer outside China, launched the first production line at Boguchansky in 2019.

October 4, 2024

Codelco signs letter of intent to collaborate with ABB on decarbonization

Miner has signed a letter of intent with the Swedish-Swiss technology company to explore a collaboration focused on decarbonizing and automating its operations.

October 4, 2024

Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacle

Angola’s state-owned diamond producer said some clients were deterred by its partnership with Alrosa.

October 3, 2024

Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine moves into commercial production underground

The miner said last year it was going ahead with a $40 million expansion of Diavik, which will extend the operation’s life to at least early 2026. 

October 3, 2024

Glencore-Congo mine row tied to sanctioned ex-partner Gertler

Dan Gertler was sanctioned by the US in 2017 over alleged corruption.

October 3, 2024

Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says

The mining giant is restructuring its business to mainly focus on energy transition metal copper.

October 2, 2024

Vale backs Brazil critical minerals fund in nod to government

The fund is backed by Vale and Brazil’s development bank BNDES.

October 2, 2024

China’s fast-growing copper champion is reshaping global metal supply

After a three-decade exploration and acquisition blitz, Zijin Mining Group is digging up gold, copper and lithium across multiple continents.

October 2, 2024

Rio Tinto launches ‘Colour Awakened’ historic collection from Argyle diamond mine

The collection is headlined by seven “Old Masters”, notable historic diamonds from the Argyle mine that operated from 1983 to 2020.  

October 2, 2024

Vale’s new boss pledges to grow copper output after falling behind rivals

The company sees copper and nickel as part of the transition.