April 19, 2024

Glencore and Trafigura’s sanctions games are draining the LME

The world’s two biggest metals traders plan to withdraw the metal to profit from a new multi-tiered system created by the sanctions.

April 19, 2024

Albemarle amongst recipients of tax credits under Biden’s clean energy drive

Thirty five projects got a total of $1.93 billion in tax credits.

April 19, 2024

Congo copper mine suspended amid radiation concerns

The La Compagnie Minière de Musonoie project, known as COMMUS, is held 72% by Zijin and 28% by Gecamines.

April 19, 2024

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta’s Zambian mines in expansion drive

The unit of International Holding Company recently made an offer of more than $1 billion to buy a 51% stake in Konkola Copper Mines.

April 19, 2024

Codelco copper output affected by fatal accident, Chile minister says

After the death of a worker last month, the Radomiro Tomic open pit is still only operating with about one third of its trucking fleet.

April 19, 2024

Newmont promotes head of exploration Francois Hardy to CTO

Hardy brings more than 30 years of technical and operational experience in the mining industry.

April 18, 2024

Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP, minister says

The world's largest copper producer and a symbol of national pride, is aiming this year to reverse two years of falling production.

April 18, 2024

BHP says first stage of Jansen mine almost halfway complete

The Jansen Stage 1 project is at 44% completion, said the global miner.

April 18, 2024

Sibanye cuts more jobs after shutting loss-making Marikana shaft

Some 469 employees were transferred to Sibanye's other PGM operations, while another 226 were taken off the payroll.

April 18, 2024

Panama election unlikely to shift outlook for First Quantum’s copper mine

Among the five frontrunners for presidency, three have vowed to continue with the plans to close the Cobre Panama mine.