March 18, 2024

Implats’ Zimbabwe unit plans voluntary job cuts to contain costs

Weak platinum group metal prices are projected to last for the next 12 to 18 months.

March 18, 2024

Indonesia says Vale to build another $2bn HPAL plant

PT Vale Indonesia is exploring a potential investment in a high-pressure acid leaching plant in Sulawesi island.

March 18, 2024

Put sanctions on Russian-origin aluminum, not on Rusal, industry group says

So far, sanctions have not been imposed, but they are still on the agenda in the EU.

March 18, 2024

Thungela sets higher coal output target as it seeks more assets

The newly acquired Ensham mine is forecast to ramp up output to about 4 million tons by 2026 from 2.9 million tons last year.

March 18, 2024

Widjaja family’s consortium seeks private credit for mine deal

A consortium led by Golden Energy is sounding out private credit funds to finance its $1.65 billion acquisition of South32's Illawarra coal operation in Australia.

March 18, 2024

Boliden to invest $463m at Swedish copper smelter

This will push production of copper cathodes and precious metals up to full capacity in the second half of 2026 at the Ronnskar facility.

March 17, 2024

Tropical Cyclone Megan closes major mine in Australia’s north

The storm has already led to the closure of a manganese mine on Groote Eylandt island, the world’s largest producer of the metal.

March 17, 2024

BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce

BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia.

March 17, 2024

Teamwork needed for Peru to develop full mining potential – Anglo American Peru CEO

As long as all interested parties join forces, Peru can take advantage of its ideal conditions to boost and develop the local mining industry, said Adolfo Heeren.

March 15, 2024

Glencore’s Nordenham zinc smelter starts ramping up output

The smelter in Germany halted production in 2022 because of surging power prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.