February 27, 2023

A $1.5 billion hoard of copper and cobalt is piling up in Congo

By now, there are about 120,000 tons of copper and around 12,500 tons of cobalt stuck waiting to leave the country.

February 27, 2023

Stellantis buys into Argentina copper in race for battery metals

The automaker has its eye on one of the world’s bigger underdeveloped copper deposits in Argentina’s San Juan province.

February 27, 2023

Lynas Rare Earths’ production disruption concerns persist

Company will focus on getting its Kalgoorlie plant operational amid concerns its Malaysian facility will have to be partly wound down.

February 27, 2023

Vale to increase high-grade iron ore output in tightening market

Vale said its output of high-grade agglomerates is set to reach 50 million to 55 million tonnes in 2026, up from 32 million in 2022.

February 24, 2023

Tesla, GM among carmakers flocking to mining events amid battery metals scramble

Car companies are making inroads into the mining industry to lock in supplies of much-needed materials, putting them in direct competition with large, deal-hungry metals producers.

February 24, 2023

Transnet snubs Kumba’s overture to run lucrative South African iron ore rail line

Kumba Iron Ore wants to lease the line from Transnet or run it on a concession basis.

February 24, 2023

Lithium producers defy mining sector slump with surging profits

Lithium producers in Australia saw profits surge on the back of high prices last year.

February 23, 2023

BHP trials renewable fuel at Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia

World's biggest miner is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to help power mining equipment.

February 23, 2023

Newmont’s M&A drive offers path from decade-long gold rut

They want to become the Exxon of the gold sector — so big that the generalist investor thinks of them when they think of gold," says analyst.

February 23, 2023

Lundin Mining hits 2022 guidance, revenue over $2.2 billion

The company also shared over C$330 million with its shareholders in dividends and share buybacks.