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.
October 2, 2024 Super Pit development kicks off at Barrick’s Lumwana copper mine in Zambia The $2 billion expansion is expected to transform Lumwana into a long-life, high yielding Tier 1 copper mine.
October 2, 2024 New Vale CEO set to earn up to $11 million annually About 80% of Gustavo Pimenta’s compensation is tied to achieving specific targets.
October 2, 2024 Fortescue chairman urges shift to “real zero” emissions by 2040 Fortescue Chairman calls for the world to abandon the "fantasy" of net zero by 2050 and aim for "real zero" by 2040.
October 1, 2024 Australian mine fight reignites Aboriginal heritage tensions A decision by Environment Minister under a rarely used Aboriginal heritage protection law has stoked an outcry from mining groups.
October 1, 2024 Teck options Canterra project in Ring of Fire Canterra calls this area of the James Bay Lowlands ‘largely unexplored’ due to limited bedrock exposure.
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.
September 30, 2024 Barrick reaches deal with Mali after reports staff were detained Mali’s junta in 2023 adopted a new mining code that could see the government increase its stake to 35% in existing gold mines.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
