December 5, 2023

EV boom drives miner’s $100 million hunt for new palladium uses

Nornickel will invest the money through 2030 at its research and development center that works on new products.

December 5, 2023

Antofagasta, union begin mediation to avoid strike

The nearly 400 employees represented by a Centinela workers union last month overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal from Antofagasta.

December 5, 2023

IAMGOLD to gain full ownership of Nelligan project with friendly takeover of Vanstar Mining

Under the terms of the current JV agreement, IAMGOLD has the option to acquire an additional 5% interest for 80% by delivering a feasibility study on the Nelligan project.

December 5, 2023

China can’t control the price of iron ore, Vale CEO says

“The rule of the economics are going to drive the price, the rule meaning supply and demand,” said Vale CEO Bartolomeo.

December 5, 2023

Codelco’s production falls 5.7% in October – Cochilco

The world's largest miner of the metal has struggled with operational issues and high debt.

December 5, 2023

Vale offers iron ore price support with steady output plan

Nickel production was estimated at 160,000 to 175,000 tons next year, against some 165,000 tons in 2023.

December 5, 2023

Rio Tinto to move towards renewable diesel at Kennecott

The miner plans to replace its entire fossil diesel consumption with renewable diesel at its operation in Utah from 2024.

December 4, 2023

Crude Anglo American email highlights cyber-hack threat

The incident once more throws the growing concerns over digital security in the mining industry into the limelight.

December 4, 2023

Evolution Mining to buy 80% stake in Northparkes

Evolution agreed to buy the stake for $400 million in cash and a copper price-linked contingent consideration of up to $75 million.

December 4, 2023

Rio Tinto approves $77 million for Rhodes Ridge project development

Rhodes Ridge is one of the world’s best undeveloped iron ore deposits.