June 20, 2023

Rio Tinto to invest almost $1 billion in Kennecott copper mine

The company said it will invest $498 million to develop an underground mine and infrastructure in an area known as the North Rim Skarn.

June 20, 2023

Newmont postpones Peru mine investment decision by two more years

The company will defer making an investment decision about its Yanacocha Sulfides expansion project.

June 20, 2023

Agnico update for Malartic gold complex extends life to 2042, notes resource growth

Construction of the new mine is largely on track, with C$429 million spent from 2021 to June 2023.

June 19, 2023

Four firms shortlisted in race to buy Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines

China's Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, South Africa's Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race.

June 19, 2023

Fortescue expands battery and electric powertrain output in UK with new plant

The Banbury facility will open in 2024.

June 19, 2023

Albemarle to buy Lithium Power’s Australian unit

Lithium Power has scrapped the planned demerger of its Australian assets in favour of the $21 million sale to the US giant.

June 19, 2023

Rio Tinto autonomous iron ore train derailed

The miner said a probe had been launched after one of its autonomous trains derailed on Saturday evening, leaving no injured.

June 18, 2023

World’s No. 2 gold miner is trying to get bigger in copper

For a company with “gold” in its name, Barrick Gold Corp. has become noticeably fixated on copper.

June 16, 2023

Teck makes vice president appointments

Nick Marach, Sheila Risbud, Don Sander and Richard Whittington named to new roles.

June 16, 2023

Billionaire Forrest ‘can’t wait forever’ for $80 billion Congo hydro deal

Grand Inga would be the largest single source of renewable energy globally, with about double the capacity of China’s Three Gorges Dam.