February 6, 2024

Freeport to handle Asian sales from Indonesia

Indonesia is home to the flagship Grasberg copper-gold mine operated by Freeport, as well as the Manyar smelter.

February 6, 2024

Codelco sees Chuquicamata underground mine at capacity by 2030

The miner expects to reach processing capacity of 140,000 metric tons a day by 2030.

February 5, 2024

Adionics’ direct lithium extraction testing at SQM’s Atacama salar shows high recovery rates

Company said its direct lithium extraction technology has reached full industry readiness.

February 5, 2024

Rio Tinto unit faces criminal case in Canada over injured worker

The accident took place on Jan 26, 2023 at the Diavik mine, which is located about 200 km (125 miles) south of the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories.

February 5, 2024

Seabridge updates Kerr, Iron Cap inferred resources

An extra 5.9 million oz. of gold, 3.3 billion pound of copper, 55.4 million oz. of silver and 51 million lb. of molybdenum were added.

February 5, 2024

Anglo CEO says he can run sprawling miner better than any activist

Anglo’s production pullback has led some investors and analysts to call for more action.

February 5, 2024

Board to decide Vale’s presidency this week

Potential candidates for the position include former Vale president Murilo Ferreira.

February 5, 2024

Sibanye CEO pushes on with copper hunt after failed Zambian bid

The precious metals producer is still looking for copper assets to buy across the African copper belt.

February 5, 2024

Sumitomo cuts nickel output forecast in Madagascar due to system glitches

Japanese trading house slashed its output estimate of nickel at the Ambatovy project.

February 5, 2024

South African platinum industry could shed up to 7,000 jobs to cut costs

South African PGM miners, home to around 70% of global mined platinum output, are discussing the need to restructure unprofitable production.