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.

September 11, 2024

Vale raises forecast for 2024 iron ore production amid weak prices

The company slightly lowered its forecast for nickel output in 2024.

September 11, 2024

Codelco seals early contract deal with Ministro Hales union

The new three-year contract will take effect in December.

September 11, 2024

Copper output at Codelco slips nearly 11% in July

Meanwhile, the Escondida mine lifted its production in July by 29%, compared to the same month last year.

September 11, 2024

BHP sees Brazil as major potash market for new project in Canada

BHP expects Brazil to become one of the three largest markets for the Jansen potash project it is developing in Canada.

September 11, 2024

Anglo American nets over $400m from platinum unit share sale amid demerger plans

An accelerated bookbuild offering of about 13 million shares of Amplats was launched on Tuesday.