February 8, 2024

SQM launches third round of accelerator program

The top 10 solutions will receive a $25,000 each, become part of the Acceleration Program, and benefit from mentoring.

February 7, 2024

Aboriginal group to inspect rock shelters for potential Rio Tinto damage

Rio Tinto said that a preliminary investigation found no damage to the shelter at the Mesa C Robe Valley operations.

February 7, 2024

Tsingshan’s 2023 nickel output jumps to record high

Tsingshan Group's nickel output rose 27% in 2023 to a record 1.12 million metric tons nickel unit.

February 7, 2024

China’s CMOC eyes further growth in Congo and beyond after taking cobalt crown

CMOC last year became the world's No. 1 cobalt mining company with production of some 55,000 tons.

February 7, 2024

Vedanta weighs sale of minority stake in Zambian copper assets

The company is talking to a range of financing partners to raise money for a restart of its Konkola Copper Mines unit.

February 7, 2024

Ivanhoe, Trafigura to be first users of Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor

They will ship copper, cobalt and other critical minerals and metals from mines in the DRC to Angola’s port of Lobito via rail.

February 6, 2024

Freeport-McMoRan names Kathleen Quirk as CEO

Quirk will assume full responsibility for executive management of the business effective June 11.

February 6, 2024

Canadian government aims to support First Quantum after mine closure order, minister says

The Panama copper mine accounted for about 40% of First Quantum's revenue and its closure led to a near-halving of the company's market value.

February 6, 2024

Codelco’s 2023 production declines, but recovery seen this year

Production at Codelco's mines is seen ticking up to 1.353 million tons in 2024, CEO Ruben Alvarado told Reuters.

February 6, 2024

Aurubis Q1 profit misses forecast on lower metal prices

The decline was driven by a 16% drop in earnings for the metal recycling segment.