January 29, 2024

Brazil state prosecutor urges Vale, BHP to settle over dam disaster

The Minas Gerais state prosecutor general says the companies risk paying a lot more in court.

January 29, 2024

First Quantum to sell 120,000 tons of copper in Panama mine

The miner said selling the copper concentrate is the best alternative to generate resources to cover the costs.

January 29, 2024

Barrick sings Kibali praises: Africa’s largest gold mine is among greenest

Electricity for Kibali comes from three hydroelectric stations and the newly commissioned 16 MW solar power plant and energy storage facility.

January 29, 2024

Third mine disaster in a decade tests ESG boundaries in Brazil

Again and again, Brazil is showing just how quickly money managers are willing to shrug off disasters.

January 29, 2024

Endeavour goes to court to end strike at Burkina Faso gold mine

Endeavour has slumped 18% this year.

January 29, 2024

Codelco pays heavy price for ramping up debt burden to fund over-budget projects

The miner sold two tranches of debt worth a total of $2 billion last week at 230 basis points and 235 points above US Treasuries.

January 29, 2024

Russian tycoon’s investment group sells Polymetal stake to Omani-owned consortium

Polymetal International is seeking to sell its Russian assets, which were sanctioned by the US in 2023.

January 29, 2024

Nornickel forecasts further nickel, palladium output drop this year

The miner said it was hit by adverse geopolitical risks and postponed furnace repairs, following a drop in production in 2023.

January 29, 2024

Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices

The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse.

January 26, 2024

Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil minister

Reuters recently reported that President Lula wanted Mantega to be appointed to a board seat at the mining giant.