September 5, 2023 Zambia agrees to hand disputed copper assets back to Vedanta The government, which seeks to triple copper output over the decade, is also searching for a new investor for Mopani Copper Mines.
September 4, 2023 BHP Mitsubishi Alliance marks fifth year of QMEA GIRLS mentoring program The academy encourages a talent pipeline of employees into vocational and professional careers, with a focus on female and Indigenous participation.
September 4, 2023 Argentine potash mine finalizes selection of $1bn investor Mendoza province completed the bid selection process to resume development of the Rio Colorado mine, a decade after Vale withdrew from the project.
September 4, 2023 Mopani Copper Mine H1 losses worsen as output slumps A process to sell the mines could be completed by December.
September 4, 2023 Alrosa starts construction of giant new diamond mine The project would require estimated investment of 121.5 billion roubles ($1.26 billion), with production to start in 2032.
September 4, 2023 Codelco expects to reach lithium agreement with SQM this year Its chairman also expects the market to maintain its confidence in Codelco, despite rating agency Moody's giving notice of a possible ratings downgrade.
September 4, 2023 Albemarle nears $4.3 billion Liontown takeover “The likelihood of a deal succeeding has materially increased,” analysts said.
September 4, 2023 BHP says Brazilian court approves Samarco debt reorganization plan Samarco had struggled to reach an agreement for years with its creditors, who rejected its initial recovery plan in April 2022.
September 3, 2023 Former mining site becomes regional park in Utah Butterfield Canyon, which once hosted a Rio Tinto Kennecott mine that was part of the Bingham Canyon complex, has turned into the Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park.
September 3, 2023 Copper crime ring is latest scandal to rock the metals world Aurubis revealed this week it has uncovered a large-scale fraud involving shipments of scrap metal that it uses to feed its copper smelters.
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
