September 20, 2023 Fortescue brushes aside worries, says exits show resolute board Three high-profile executives left the world’s fourth-largest iron ore miner in one week, reviving debate on the company’s plan to be a green-energy powerhouse
September 19, 2023 Barrick eyes copper growth as Bristow laments market’s need for ‘instant gratification’ Once fully ramped up, Reko Diq and Lumwana are expected to become two of the world’s top 20 copper mines by annual production.
September 19, 2023 Newcrest acquisition to deliver $500 million in annual synergies, says Newmont CEO The biggest value drivers of the transaction will come from Newcrest’s two Tier 1 operations, Cadia and Lihir.
September 19, 2023 First Quantum chairman Philip Pascall passes away The board of directors has voted to elect Robert Harding, who has been a director of First Quantum since 2013, as the interim chairman.
September 19, 2023 Aurubis trims annual forecast further after metal theft After concluding its metal stocks inventory, Aurubis identified damage amounting to 185 million euros.
September 19, 2023 Rio Tinto CEO says Chinese steel demand is close to peaking China’s appetite for iron ore has picked up in recent months.
September 18, 2023 Coeur enters ‘new growth phase’ as it makes first pour from Rochester expansion project Last year, the Rochester mine accounted for 11% of Coeur's gold production and 31% of its silver production.
September 18, 2023 Rio Tinto sees building its own lithium mines as better than buying “Lithium companies right now are very expensive. We can believe we can find much cheaper ways to get it done," CEO Jakob Stausholm said.
September 18, 2023 Gold Fields deploying ABB digital platform at Western Australia mine The ABB Ability operations management system (OMS) now being deployed at the mine 740 km northeast of Perth.
September 18, 2023 Centerra Gold shares PFS for restarting Thompson Creek in Idaho The study gives the project a $373 million after-tax NPV and a 16% after-tax internal IRR.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am