July 21, 2024

BHP hires former Australian state leader for Washington role

Dominic Perrottet, the former leader of New South Wales, will serve as a US government and external affairs liaison.

July 19, 2024

Will Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine be the ‘Pilbara killer’?

Simandou, one of the world’s most significant iron ore developments, is set to challenge the Pilbara’s dominance soon.  

July 19, 2024

Vedanta pays $246 million to regain Zambia copper mines

The metals and energy major plans to ramp up copper production from the mines to 300,000 tons a year and cobalt output to 6,000 tons.

July 19, 2024

Vale resumes operations at Salobo 3 after fire

Vale said 2024 copper production guidance remains at 320-355 kt.

July 19, 2024

Boliden’s Q2 earnings disappoint despite near fivefold rise

The miner said higher metal prices boosted its earnings, while lower treatment charges and metal premiums weighed on the result.

July 19, 2024

Serbia locks lithium deals with the EU amid Jadar’s revival

The country, home to Rio Tinto's Jadar project, inked a series of deals granting EU members exclusive access to Serbian lithium.

July 19, 2024

Chile copper, lithium mines rattled by 7.4-magnitude quake

The earthquake struck 45 km outside San Pedro de Atacama, northern Chile, home to the country's major copper and lithium mines.

July 18, 2024

Nornickel weighs projects in new top market China

Nornickel executives held talks with potential Chinese partners this month and signed about 10 memorandums of understanding, Bloomberg sources say.

July 18, 2024

Copper output from Codelco this year to top 2023, chairman says

"We have reaffirmed our commitment for 2024 production to surpass 2023," said Maximo Pacheco.

July 18, 2024

Anglo’s sale of De Beers hindered by diamond market state

Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn.