September 12, 2024

B2Gold, Mali agree on deal for Fekola mine, including expedited permits for expansion

Mali's ruling junta had previously announced it would delay the granting of all new mining permits to B2Gold.

September 12, 2024

Vedanta plans to expand nickel sulphate production to tap overseas demand

Unlike Japan and South Korea, India's electric vehicle market is still in its nascent stage.

September 12, 2024

Boliden flags delay, cost increase at Norway zinc smelter

The miner said the expansion of its Odda zinc smelter will take longer than expected due to a delay in construction work.

September 12, 2024

Sibanye to slash output to turn around US palladium mines

The miner recognized a $407 million impairment on the US operations due to a lower palladium price forecast.

September 12, 2024

Vale sees 10% of its iron ore production coming from tailings by 2030

Last year alone, Vale generated 48.5 million tons of iron ore tailings.

September 12, 2024

Barrick says feasibility for Lumwana copper mine expansion expected year-end

The expansion would result in a life-of-mine average annual production of 240,000 tonnes, compared with the current average of 120,000 tonnes.

September 11, 2024

Vale expects to close deal over Brazil dam collapse in October

Last week, Reuters reported that Vale, BHP and their joint venture Samarco could soon reach such an agreement to pay around 100 billion reais.

September 11, 2024

Codelco reaches early contract agreement with El Teniente unions

The deal encompasses nearly 3,150 workers and will start on Nov. 1.

September 11, 2024

Lundin CEO says potential buyers are eyeing its European mines

Lundin’s two copper and zinc mining operations in Europe — Sweden’s Zinkgruvan and Portugal’s Neves-Corvo — went on sale earlier this year.

September 11, 2024

Indigenous group takes fight against Rio Tinto Arizona copper mine to US Supreme Court

The appeal represents a last-ditch legal effort in a long-running case.