December 28, 2023

Chile president praises Codelco, SQM lithium deal ensuring state control

SQM said it would partner with Codelco for the future development and production of lithium in the Atacama salt flat.

December 27, 2023

Codelco, SQM ink lithium partnership agreement

The two companies agreed to form a new company in which Codelco will have a majority stake.

December 27, 2023

Surge Copper acquires 100% interest in Berg property from Centerra

The Berg property comprises nearly 350 sq. km. of land and is adjacent to Surge's remaining mineral claims in BC.

December 26, 2023

Anglo American submits $1.1 billion tailings, water management plan for Los Bronces

The project will pay special attention to the moving of mineral pulp or tailings from the Pérez Caldera dam to the Las Tórtolas tailings dam.

December 22, 2023

First Quantum says Panama hasn’t given legal basis to close mine

The plan will include a temporary phase of "environmental preservation and safe management," the company said.

December 22, 2023

Impala Platinum workers end Bafokeng mine underground sit-in

South African miners have been hit by a spate of underground sit-ins in recent months.

December 22, 2023

Sumitomo names Ueno as next CEO, promising reform

Shingo Ueno, 64, has played a pivotal role in leading Sumitomo's metals, resources and chemicals businesses.

December 22, 2023

Abu Dhabi’s IRH to invest $1.1 billion in Mopani copper mine

Zambia had been seeking a new investor for Mopani since it took control of the assets from Glencore in 2021.

December 22, 2023

Diamond output of sanctions-hit Alrosa down in 2023, stockpiling likely

Alrosa said on Friday that its 2023 output fell by 2.8% year on year to 34.6 million carats.

December 21, 2023

Gold Fields sells Asanko stake in $170 million deal

The South African firm has sold its 45% stake in Ghana's Asanko gold mine to joint venture partner Galiano Gold.