June 19, 2024

Along Peru’s mining corridor, Big Copper faces a snarl of trucks

Trucks linked to artisan and illegal mining operations have been crowding vehicles from mines like Las Bambas, Constancia and Antapaccay.

June 19, 2024

Agnico releases PEA for underground development at Detour Lake, invests $100 million

Agnico is basing its underground plans on an indicated resource of 1.2 million oz. gold and an inferred resource of 7.1 million oz. gold in-situ.

June 19, 2024

JCHX closes in on Zambian copper mine deal as China tightens Africa grip

The deal to buy an 80% stake in Zambia's Lubambe copper mine is nearing completion.

June 19, 2024

Tianqi says Chile regulator decision has no major impact to 2024 financial result

Chile's financial regulator said the Codelco-SQM joint venture does not need to face a vote by SQM shareholders.

June 19, 2024

US-based Capital Group sells Fortescue shares worth $489 million

Shares of the world's fourth-largest iron ore miner have fallen nearly 25% so far this year.

June 19, 2024

Mineral Resources to shut Yilgarn iron ore hub

The decision was partly triggered by the limited remaining life of the five operating mines that make up the hub.

June 18, 2024

Codelco-SQM lithium deal can proceed without shareholder approval, regulator says

Tianqi, which holds about 22% of SQM shares, has repeatedly called for a vote by all shareholders.

June 18, 2024

Rio Tinto to invest $165 million in Quebec aluminum smelter renovation  

The miner asaid it will offset the carbon emissions related to the construction project through initiatives like planting trees near the aluminium smelter.

June 18, 2024

BHP confident in reaching Mariana disaster settlement

Last week, Vale and BHP presented Brazilian authorities with a new offer to settle reparations.

June 18, 2024

Newmont contracts Wood to enhance Papua New Guinea mine

A contract totalling $18 million was given to Wood to support the capital works program at the the gold mining operation.