August 27, 2025

Escondida mine union warns of self-driving truck accidents

BHP announced in July it had fully implemented autonomous operations for 33 trucks and eight drills.

August 27, 2025

Freeport Indonesia to wrap up Gresik plant repairs by early September

Freeport expects to complete early next month repair work at its JV smelter in East Java.

August 27, 2025

Polyus’ first-half profit jumps 20% on high gold prices

Gold production fell by 11% to 1.3 million ounces.

August 27, 2025

Zijin Mining sees ‘unprecedented’ global risks

The miner said said geopolitical confrontation will pose challenges to its overseas projects.

August 27, 2025

Rio Tinto overhaul cuts to three units, axes execs, reviews mines

Rio Tinto’s new boss Simon Trott is merging divisions, reviewing mineral assets and signalling more tough choices ahead.

August 26, 2025

First Nations groups buy British Columbia port serving Newmont mines

The port deal, TNDC CEO said, is "a gateway to global markets, improved logistics and economic growth.”

August 26, 2025

US group calls for Washington to investigate MMG nickel deal

The American Iron and Steel Institute has asked the White House to intervene in a $500M deal in Brazil.

August 25, 2025

Fortescue sticks to green iron in long-term vision

The world's fourth-largest iron ore miner said attributable net profit after tax came in at $3.37 billion for the year ended June 30, compared with $5.68 billion a year ago.

August 25, 2025

Chile regulator raises bar to restart zones shuttered by Codelco mine collapse

The company will now have to have a monitoring and control plan overseeing the safety of mining operations in all of its underground deposits.

August 25, 2025

First Quantum drops plan to sell stakes in Zambia copper mines

Early last year, the company said it was considering offloading minority interests in its Kansanshi and Sentinel operations in Zambia.