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.
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