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.

September 30, 2024

Barrick, Mali government to find resolution for Loulo and Gounkoto gold mines

The statement from the world's second largest miner comes two days after the Malian government arrested four employees of the company.

September 30, 2024

Barrick awards Metso €70m contract for Lumwana copper plant equipment

The scope of delivery includes key equipment for grinding, flotation, thickening, feeding and filtration.

September 30, 2024

Global aluminum market seen closer to balance in 2025, Rusal says

Rusal, responsible for 5.5% of global aluminum supply, has been increasing deliveries to China.