October 23, 2023

SQM buys 30% stake in Australia’s Pirra Lithium

The Chilean lithium giant will ultimately increase its interest to 40% by spending $1.9 million in exploration.

October 22, 2023

South32’s met coal output falls on Illawarra disruptions

The company posted a bigger-than-expected 18% drop in its first-quarter metallurgical coal output.

October 21, 2023

Cuajone’s expansion project would not increase water usage – Southern Peru exec

Southern Copper Peru’s superintendent of environmental services said water use would not increase at the Cuajone copper mine as a result of its expansion project.

October 20, 2023

Public comment begins over proposal to extend life of Canada’s largest copper mine

Highland Valley Copper mine in British Columbia is owned by Teck Resources.

October 20, 2023

Gold miners’ fat profits

The major gold miners’ soon-to-be-reported Q3 profits are poised to skyrocket.

October 20, 2023

Panama’s president gives final approval to First Quantum copper mine contract

The bill was approved in a third and final brief debate with 44 votes in favor, five against, and two abstentions.

October 20, 2023

Challenge for world’s biggest robot trains is going electric

Rio Tinto is preparing for trials of battery-powered locomotives in Australia.

October 20, 2023

Boliden’s profit falls as lower prices, grades weigh

Shares in the group fell 29% year-to-date.

October 20, 2023

Japan’s JFE Steel eyes stake in Teck’s coal business – sources

JFE Steel holds 15% equity in India's JSW Steel, which was also exploring an investment in Teck's coal business.

October 20, 2023

Rio Tinto, Aboriginal group sign first solar deal for WA iron ore region

The project in Western Australia's Pilbara district comes as part of Rio's $3 billion plan to decarbonize its iron ore business.