February 1, 2024

Glencore reports lower 2023 copper, nickel, cobalt output; flags further falls

Other producers including BHP have put nickel projects on ice to counter falling prices for the metal.

January 31, 2024

Trafigura-backed nickel mine seeks new partner for bailout

The trading giant declined to contribute more funds as part of a French government rescue package for the New Caledonian mining industry.

January 31, 2024

Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the world were throughly scrambled in 2023 as governments intervened, lithium and nickel prices tumbled, gold hit records and a new…

January 31, 2024

Endeavour wins ruling to end strike at Burkina Faso gold mine

The court issued an interim ruling on Tuesday that instructs “the expulsion of protesters” from the Hounde project.

January 31, 2024

Russian oligarch Potanin wins divorce claim appeal, case continues

A claim by Potanin's ex-wife to a share of his stake in Nornickel can continue in court, despite the businessman winning an appeal.

January 31, 2024

Boliden plans to cut output and jobs at Tara zinc mine

The mine was put on care and maintenance in June after prices of the galvanizing metal hit a three-year low.

January 31, 2024

Polymetal CEO says new shareholder will expedite Russian asset sale

Russian and Chinese companies were among interested buyers.

January 31, 2024

Barrick to spend $136 million on failed Pascua-Lama project

According to the EIA submitted to Chilean regulators, Barrick wants to adapt the closure plan to restore surface and underground water flows.

January 30, 2024

Rob McEwen seeks $100 million for Argentina copper mine as Milei boosts prospects

The idea is to secure fresh funds within six months for feasibility and engineering work at the Los Azules project.

January 30, 2024

Vale cranks up iron mining just as demand concerns resurface

The Brazilian mining giant is accelerating production, posting its best December in five years.