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.