December 16, 2025

South32 to mothball Mozambique smelter in March as power talks collapse

The Mozal smelter accounts for just over 29% of company's total aluminum production in fiscal 2025.

December 16, 2025

Canada clears way for $53B Anglo-Teck merger

Legally binding investment pledges and a Vancouver HQ helped secure Ottawa’s approval for the landmark mining merger.

December 15, 2025

Codelco leadership in focus as Chile voters shift to right

The position requires political dexterity, especially around decisions that could trigger job losses.

December 15, 2025

Barrick regains Mali mine along with three tons of its gold

The move follows an agreement reached last month that ended a two-year standoff between Barrick and Mali’s government.

December 15, 2025

Russian court rules in favour of Rusal in $1.32B lawsuit against Rio Tinto

The ruling intensifies a legal battle over a joint alumina refinery in Queensland, Australia, that Rio took sole control of.

December 15, 2025

Nornickel sharply hikes nickel surplus forecasts for this year and next

The Russian miner said it expected the nickel surplus this year to reach 240,000 tons, up from an estimate of 120,000 tones in July.

December 15, 2025

Fortescue to buy remaining stake in Alta Copper for $101M

Alta Copper fully owns the Canariaco copper project in northern Peru.

December 14, 2025

Equinox sells Brazilian operations to CMOC for over $1B

The asset sale, says Equinox CEO Darren Hall, is a "pivotal step" that positions the company as a pure North American-focused gold producer.

December 12, 2025

Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit

Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month.

December 12, 2025

Illegal miners are digging gold at a $4.8B Newmont site in Peru

Newmont is the latest global company to face informal miners.