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.

June 18, 2024

Fraud police probing ex-Glencore staff plan to press charges

British prosecutors investigating former Glencore Plc employees over bribery allegations said they plan to bring long-awaited criminal charges.

June 17, 2024

Cameco, SaskPower, Westinghouse to explore nuclear reactor tech for clean electricity

SaskPower is expected to make a final investment decision in 2029 whether to proceed with constructing the first SMR facility in Saskatchewan.

June 17, 2024

SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia

The miner had previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors and battery maker LG Energy.

June 16, 2024

Serbia to give green light for Rio Tinto’s lithium mine

The Jadar project could potentially produce 58,000 tons of lithium a year, starting in 2028.

June 16, 2024

Orano at risk of losing Niger uranium mine sought by Russia

Imouraren is one of the world’s biggest uranium deposits, with reserves estimated at 200,000 tons.

June 14, 2024

Union at BHP copper mine in Chile accepts contract, averting strike

Earlier this week, workers and the firm reached an initial agreement that required a vote by union members to go into effect.

June 14, 2024

Teck’s Amparo Cornejo named 2024 IDWIM Campaign Ambassador

International Day of Women in Mining is an annual global campaign that seeks to raise awareness of the importance of gender diversity and inclusivity in the industry.

June 14, 2024

China steel demand plateaus at a decent level, Vale boss says

“The plateau means they’re going to shift from real estate to manufacturing,” Bartolomeo said during a conference.