December 6, 2023

Lynas attains first feed for Kalgoorlie project

The mixed rare earth carbonate from the facility will be introduced to the Lynas Malaysia plant commencing late in the March quarter.

December 6, 2023

Brazil says talks on compensations over Vale-BHP dam burst are halted

There is still no date for the negotiations to resume as the companies have refused to submit a new proposal.

December 6, 2023

Chile targets million-tonne copper boost in tightening market

President Gabriel Boric has set a goal of raising Chile’s production by 1.04 million metric tons by 2026.

December 6, 2023

Tycoon Agarwal’s India zinc arm to pay $305 million in dividends

Hindustan Zinc has been doling out dividends despite a tight net cash position.

December 6, 2023

Surge in lithium stocks raise hope rout in EV metal almost done

Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium closed up 6.5% and 7%, respectively, in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

December 6, 2023

State auditors recommend Freeport Indonesia be fined for smelter delays

In a December 2018 deal, Freeport and Jakarta agreed that the miner would complete the smelter within five years.

December 6, 2023

Trafigura targeted by US and Swiss over corruption

The company faces charges for allegedly bribing officials in Angola and has also revealed a US probe into "improper payments" in Brazil.

December 6, 2023

Newmont pours 8,000th gold bar at Musselwhite mine

The Canadian operation, which started commercial production in 1997, churned out 173,000 ounces of gold last year.

December 5, 2023

Hudbay’s plan to boost Copper Mountain output comes at a cost

The new 21-year mine plan includes operational enhancements such as remobilizing idle haul trucks, opening additional mining faces, and accelerating stripping to access higher-grade ore.

December 5, 2023

Barrick named Tanzania’s employer of the year

North Mara mine has been named employer of the year at the 2023 Association of Tanzania Employers awards ceremony.