September 29, 2024

Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow

Freeport expects to produce 800 million pounds of copper annually as soon as 2027.

September 28, 2024

Mali junta arrests four employees of Barrick Gold

The junta has sought to channel a greater share of gold revenue to state coffers.

September 27, 2024

Vale considers listing base metals business in late 2026

Speaking at the FT Mining Summit, chairman Mark Cutifani said Vale Base Metals could be valued at $40 billion.

September 27, 2024

Filo shareholders approve acquisition by BHP, Lundin

BHP and Lundin would acquire Filo and its flagship copper asset for total consideration of approximately C$4.1 billion.

September 27, 2024

SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion

The Santiago-based firm is offering a minority stake in its recently formed international lithium division.

September 27, 2024

Mining industry struggles with valuation gap amid shift to copper

Big diversified miners are watching rival copper producers gradually grow beyond their reach.

September 27, 2024

Glencore Congo copper mine hit with $894 million royalty row

Kamoto is one of the largest mines in Congo, exporting 200,000 tonnes of copper and 16,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2023.

September 27, 2024

Fortescue, Liebherr secure orders for 100 electric mining trucks

The two companies signed a $2.8 billion partnership to supply 360 of the trucks to Fortescue.

September 26, 2024

Teck partially shuts British Columbia zinc plant due to fire

The Trail Operations represent one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes.

September 26, 2024

Adani’s billion-dollar copper play slows amid mining shortfall

Adani Enterprises is likely to start processing the first copper concentrates or ore at its plant in the western Indian state of Gujarat in November.