February 8, 2023

BHP halts Western Australia iron ore operations for a day after worker dies

Western Australia police have showed up on the site and BHP has informed safety regulators of the incident.

February 8, 2023

Anglo American to take up 9.9% of Canada Nickel for $18 million

Anglo will provide technology expertise to the Crawford project in Ontario.

February 8, 2023

Angola seeks dual listing for diamond miner Endiama, to sell 5-10% stake first

Endiama plans to more than double its diamond production between 2022 and 2027.

February 8, 2023

Amplats says payouts to decline as South Africa power outages hit

The power outages could cut South Africa’s output of platinum-group metals by a fifth this year.

February 8, 2023

Sumitomo Metal raises FY profit forecast on higher prices

Company increased its forecasts for full-year net profit and dividend thanks to stronger-than-expected prices of nickel, copper and gold.

February 8, 2023

Glencore reopens Peru copper mine with extra security

Antapaccay, one of Peru's largest mines, remained shut for 11 days on security concerns following violent attacks by locals.

February 7, 2023

Fortescue inks deal for Gabon iron ore mine; project to start mid 2023

Fortescue has been assessing the Belinga iron ore project since 2018.

February 7, 2023

Miners face too many woes in emerging markets, Alamos CEO says

Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says.

February 7, 2023

Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies

The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability.

February 7, 2023

ERG to spend $1.8 billion doubling African copper, cobalt output

Currently, the company produces 200,000 tonnes of copper and 25,000 tonnes of cobalt annually at the mines across the central African copper belt.