July 14, 2023 New Mali mining law could boost state, local interest in projects to 35% A review of the mining code in January had shown that Mali, one of Africa's biggest gold producers, was not receiving a fair share of profits while granting too many…
July 14, 2023 Glencore, Anglo join South Africa in $1.5 billion water plan to supply mines and communities Glencore and Anglo American Platinum are among the companies attempting to secure half of that amount in financing by the end of the year.
July 14, 2023 Barrick enters JV with Unigold on Neita Norte gold project in Dominican Republic The 10,903-hectare Neita Norte exploration concession was awarded to Unigold in March 2023.
July 14, 2023 De Beers deal is boon for Botswana’s economy, president says Under the new accord, Botswana’s state-owned diamond trader will get 30% of the output from Debswana.
July 14, 2023 Zambia plans to choose buyer of Mopani Copper Mines by month-end Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race.
July 13, 2023 Chile miners, facing higher taxes, seek faster permits, lower energy costs Now that Chile has passed an increase in mining royalties, copper miners are pushing for incentives to keep investing in production of the metal needed for the renewable energy revolution.
July 13, 2023 Chinese-owned mine hit by more delays in key Peru copper expansion project China Minmetals is bracing for further delays in building a second pit at its troubled Las Bambas copper mine.
July 13, 2023 Vale inks deal to decarbonize Carajas iron ore railway The plan includes the development of the first hybrid railway in Brazil.
July 13, 2023 Barrick reports higher gold, copper output for second quarter The rise in gold production was driven by higher output at Carlin mine in Nevada and return to normal throughput levels on completion of maintenance work at the site.
July 13, 2023 Fortescue Metals says founder’s split with wife won’t affect business Fortescue Metals was forced to make a statement on Thursday regarding the future of the company on news of the split between Andrew and Nicola Forrest.
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