September 20, 2023

Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds

The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine as a source of the world’s biggest and high-quality pink diamonds.

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.