June 27, 2024 Mexico to seek deal over disputed mining concession with Ganfeng Mexican President López Obrador announced his government's intent to negotiate with the Chinese lithium miner following its arbitration case over a disputed concession.
June 27, 2024 China’s Norinco agrees to buy struggling Congo cobalt miner Chemaf The deal with Norin Mining will enable Chemaf to settle its debts.
June 27, 2024 Antofagasta lowers copper treatment fees for some Chinese smelters The miner has agreed a sharp reduction to copper treatment and refining charges to $23.25 a metric ton and $2.325 cents a pound.
June 27, 2024 Vale expects to regain Onca Puma and Sossego copper mine licences Both licenses are expected to be reinstated within 48 hours.
June 27, 2024 AngloGold boosts investment in Brazil as it mulls Corrego’s fate While it is investing $198m in the country this year, AngloGold may still sell its Córrego do Sítio gold complex.
June 27, 2024 Panama’s short-term economic outlook uncertain after mine closure, IMF says Key risks to Panama's economy include a potential loss of investment-grade status from credit rating agencies, further social unrest and international arbitration proceedings.
June 26, 2024 SQM plans to choose lithium extraction technology by next year The use of DLE technologies is a core part of SQM's long-awaited joint venture agreement with state-controlled Codelco.
June 26, 2024 Lynas targets Malaysian first production of heavy rare earths in CY25 The rare earths producer said it is also progressing pre-construction activities for its planned US rare earths processing facility.
June 26, 2024 Top four iron ore miners’ carbon emissions reduction promises Rio Tinto's Vale's, BHP's and Fortescue's net zero targets.
June 26, 2024 Trafigura clinches share of major zinc deal snubbed by Glencore Production from Ivanhoe's Kipushi zinc mine in Congo will now be split between several new buyers.
US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next If the ban is lifted, the Trump administration would then be free to reissue mining leases to Chile-focused Antofagasta. January 21, 2026 | 04:25 pm
