December 13, 2023 Antofagasta, union extend talks to allow contract vote If the two groups fail to come to an agreement, workers will go on strike beginning on Dec. 19.
December 12, 2023 Record resources deals rescue a dim year for Australian bankers About $A111.3 billion of energy and mining deals have been announced in Australia year-to-date, accounting for almost half of all transactions in the country.
December 12, 2023 Barrick says outside actors to blame in new abuse allegations at North Mara in Tanzania Barrick has repeatedly said in letters to MiningWatch that the company and the mine haven’t conducted forced evictions.
December 12, 2023 Boliden plans to restart Europe’s biggest zinc mine in second quarter of 2024 The company is planning to resume wage negotiations with around 650 employees at its Tara operation in Ireland.
December 12, 2023 Rio Tinto says it is optimistic about China’s growth The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis.
December 12, 2023 Vale mulls briquette plants in Gulf of Mexico, Middle East The company opened a new plant in Espirito Santo state, Brazil, with production capacity of 2 million metric tons per year.
December 12, 2023 Solaris taps $80 million Orion financing to advance Warintza copper project in Ecuador This financing package funds the advancement of Warintza through studies and permitting, Solaris said.
December 11, 2023 Rio Tinto-owned Energy Resources flags bigger provision of $1.51 billion The costs are related to the Ranger mine in Northern Territory, which was closed in 2021.
December 11, 2023 Tighter supplies to create tailwind for copper prices Copper prices on the LME on Friday headed towards four-month highs.
December 11, 2023 Barrick gets go ahead for Goldrush mine ramp-up The gold mine is expected to start ramping up production in 2024, achieving 400,000 ounces per year in 2028.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
