August 24, 2023 Congo wants ERG copper, cobalt assets in bid to regain control The government and state-owned miner Gecamines say ERG has been too slow to develop the deposits.
August 23, 2023 South32 sees China economic support helping base metals Underlying earnings for the year ended June 30 came in at $916 million, lower than the $2.60 billion posted last year.
August 23, 2023 South32 Appin mine workers to continue strike as talks stall The trade union said in a statement that the workers at the mine and the company failed to reach an agreement on Wednesday.
August 23, 2023 Rio Tinto inks agreement with Madagascar government on QMM operations Deal will enhance the benefits for the people of Madagascar and support a sustainable future for the ilmenite mine, Rio says.
August 23, 2023 Fortescue expects initial license for Brazil green hydrogen project by September Fortescue already has some early agreements with potential buyers.
August 23, 2023 Lithium buyers eye cheaper early-stage deals in Australia Driven by receding prices and by Chile nationalizing the industry, companies have been sniffing around for buys in Australia.
August 23, 2023 Billionaire Agarwal pledges to pay Zambia creditors before retaking mine Vedanta is ready to pay $250 million owed to suppliers in Zambia before the company resumes control of copper mines that were seized.
August 23, 2023 Nornickel plans to move some trading to Dubai Largest Russian metals and mining firm to set up in the United Arab Emirates following the war in Ukraine.
August 23, 2023 Miners hope to keep ‘gold shining’ in Mali despite ownership law Some of Mali's top gold producers said a new law to allow the military-led government to increase its ownership of mines should not apply to existing operations.
August 22, 2023 SQM Lithium Ventures to take $3 million stake in Electric Era Seattle-based startup seeking to make electric vehicle fast charging ubiquitous and affordable.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
