January 24, 2024

Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada’s Northwest, six dead

Four passengers and two crew members died after a small Jetstream aircraft on its way to the company's Diavik mine crashed shortly after take-off.

January 23, 2024

Codelco places $2bn in bonds as miner aims to boost copper output

Codelco's production has slumped to its lowest level in 25 years due to operational problems and delays in its expansion projects.

January 23, 2024

Investor group turns up heat on mining tailings dam laggards

So far 77 listed mining companies, including the world's largest BHP and Rio Tinto, have signed up to a tougher code of conduct.

January 23, 2024

Rio Tinto taps Australia’s largest solar farm to power aluminum assets

Once developed and approved, the Upper Calliope solar farm will have the potential to cut down Rio's operating carbon emissions by 1.8 million tonnes per year.

January 23, 2024

Gahcho Kué diamond sales fall on weaker demand

Revenue declined to $243.7 million from 2.7 million carats sold at an average value of $90 per carat.

January 23, 2024

IAMGOLD shares surge on progress at the Côté gold project

Initial production remains on track for March 2024.

January 23, 2024

Barrick speeds up Zambian copper mine expansion

Lumwana will have a projected annual production of around 240,000 tonnes per year over a 30-plus-year life.

January 22, 2024

Aurubis moves to terminate CEO’s contract after copper scam

The criminal scam cost the copper producer about €169 million last year.

January 22, 2024

Sandvik, Barrick extend partnership to include remote monitoring service

Sandvik and Barrick will aim to improve safety, productivity and sustainability through implementing the latest technology advancements.

January 22, 2024

First Quantum shareholder SailingStone told miner about ‘missed opportunities’

First Quantum is dealing with the fallout from the sudden closure of its flagship copper mine in Panama, which accounted for about 40% of its revenue.