February 15, 2023

Chile issues fresh measures against Lundin Mining for giant sinkhole

The country's environmental regulator SMA issued four transitory measures, which the miner must fulfill in 10 and 20 days.

February 14, 2023

Australia’s bid to break China’s lithium dominance hit by delay

Wesfarmers said the start of its lithium refinery has been pushed back to the first half of 2025.

February 14, 2023

Australia’s Fortescue FFI sees Texas potential among 5 key projects

Fortescue Future Industries CEO said the Inflation Reduction Act has made doing business in the US domestic market more appealing.

February 14, 2023

Fortescue Metals’ first-half profit drops on lower iron ore prices

The miner also flagged that inflationary pressures will continue to be a risk for the remainder of the fiscal 2023.

February 14, 2023

Significant ‘advances’ made in Panama copper mine dispute – minister

"I hope to resolve the remaining contention points soon," said Federico Alfaro, Panama's trade and industry chief.

February 14, 2023

Freeport Indonesia hopes flood-hit mine can partially resume before month’s end

The mine typically produces nearly 5 million pounds of copper concentrate and 5,000 ounces of gold daily.

February 14, 2023

Vale acquires Oman’s OQ 30% stake in Vale Oman

OQ, formerly known as Oman Oil Company, bought the stake from Vale in 2010.

February 13, 2023

Lynas’ Malaysia rare earths plant faces part closure as regulator keeps curbs

Lynas will need to close the cracking and leaching part of its rare earths processing plant if the conditions are not removed before July 1.

February 13, 2023

Freeport-McMoRan cuts forecast after floods damage Indonesia’s Grasberg mine

Freeport now expects its Q1 sales to be lower than the previous outlook of 900 million pounds of copper and 300,000 ounces of gold.

February 13, 2023

France grants loan to Eramet’s SLN nickel unit to avert collapse

The French government has agreed to grant a 40 million euro loan to SLN.