October 31, 2023

Vale and Ero Copper to jointly develop project in Brazil’s Pará state

The term contemplates Ero Copper earning a 60% interest in the Furnas project upon completion of exploration, engineering and development milestones.

October 31, 2023

Australian mining red tape hurts its global investment case, says Hancock

Hancock joins BHP and Rio Tinto in flagging red tape around mining projects as hurting Australia's drive to secure major investment.

October 31, 2023

Impala Platinum to cut spending after metal price decline

Platinum prices are down about 15% so far in 2023.

October 31, 2023

First Quantum shares extend slide, company says committed to rule of law

Electoral court stated that it cannot organize a referendum regarding the Panama copper mine, as requested by President Cortizo.

October 31, 2023

BHP launches new program to support Indigenous businesses across the Pilbara

The 3 year pilot program, administered by Indigenous Management Group, will support  Pilbara Indigenous businesses via training and advice on all aspects of business development.

October 31, 2023

BHP to inject $4.9 billion into Jansen to double potash output

BHP is going ahead with Jansen stage two expansion, even before the first phase of the Canadian potash mine is in production.

October 30, 2023

Freeport-McMoRan CEO inducted into National Mining Hall of Fame

Richard Adkerson was the chief architect of the $26 billion “dream come true” purchase of Phelps Dodge in 2007, at the time the largest mining acquisition in history.

October 30, 2023

Rio Tinto, Prysmian sign supply deal for low-carbon aluminum from Canadian operations

The aim is to build a more sustainable North American supply chain for materials needed to expand power grids for the energy transition.

October 30, 2023

Panama electoral court says it can’t hold a mine referendum

President Laurentino Cortizo said on Sunday Panama would hold a referendum to decide whether to scrap a contract with First Quantum.

October 30, 2023

Teck parts ways with president and COO Harry Conger after massive cost overruns at QB2

Teck chief executive Jonathan Price is taking over as president, while the company searches for a permanent COO replacement.