July 19, 2023

Rio Tinto flags cost hike at Argentina lithium project

Rio Tinto’s $140 million estimate and schedule for the starter plant at Rincon lithium project are under review due to cost escalation.

July 18, 2023

Rio Tinto warns on global slowdown risks, production issues

Shipments were hurt by a train derailment during the reporting period, while the miner also flagged concerns about a global economic slowdown.

July 18, 2023

Northern Star Resources sees higher annual sales

The company expects fiscal 2024 gold sales between 1,600 kilo ounces and 1,750 koz.

July 18, 2023

Vale grows iron ore output by 6%, sales lag

The firm produced 78.74 million metric tons of iron ore between April and June.

July 18, 2023

Fortescue hit by cyber attack that saw network data disclosed

The Australian iron ore miner said hack occurred on May 28 and noted data disclosed "was not confidential in nature".

July 18, 2023

CMOC agrees to pay $800 million to end row with Congo’s Gecamines

News comes after CMOC's resumed copper, cobalt exports

July 18, 2023

Canada’s regulator clears Newmont’s acquisition of Newcrest

The world’s largest gold miner is also progressing towards receiving regulatory approvals in other jurisdictions, with a transaction close expected in the fourth quarter of the year.

July 17, 2023

Seabridge, Tudor Gold tussle over KSM licence of occupation, permit

KSM is considered the world’s largest undeveloped gold-copper project.

July 17, 2023

Glencore to buy remaining 18% stake in PolyMet Mining

The move will give the Swiss giant a direct ownership of NorthMet, poised to be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.

July 17, 2023

B2Gold hunting for more assets after Sabina Gold deal

"We're not looking at adding more development projects, but looking at mines that are in production that don't fit the criteria for some majors," CEO says.