August 30, 2022 Harmony Gold drops on profit slump, tough mining conditions Company paused a project to extend the mine life at its Tshepong operations, citing tough mining conditions and low grades.
August 30, 2022 Over 20% of world mined copper now comes from sustainable operations The figure was reached after five new sites, including Antofagasta’s Antucoya mine and Capstone’s Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde, joined Copper Mark.
August 30, 2022 BHP urged to step up climate advocacy by shareholder activists New shareholder resolution calls on the company to help lobby for a new emissions trading scheme and for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies.
August 29, 2022 Fortescue posts 40% profit drop on weak iron ore prices, China slowdown Miners have taken a hit from iron ore prices retreating from highs in 2021.
August 29, 2022 Former Rio Tinto Bougainville copper mine poses flood risk – report Due to the urgent nature of the threat, a rapid risk assessment will begin led by global environmental firm Tetra Tech Coffey, which prepared the report.
August 28, 2022 Chile warns area around sinkhole at high risk of further collapse The Committee for Disaster Risk Management said the area is at high risk of further cracks or sinking near the Alcaparrosa mine.
August 26, 2022 Codelco names Andre Sougarret as new CEO The world's largest copper producer named Andre Sougarret as its new chief executive.
August 26, 2022 Nevada Copper unveils restart and financing plan for Pumpkin Hollow The restart plan involves de-bottlenecking and completing critical capital projects and building up stope ore inventory to achieve a more efficient ramp up.
August 26, 2022 Rio Tinto invests $27 million in new aluminium recycling centre in Québec The facility will make Rio the first primary aluminium producer in North America to incorporate recycled post-consumer aluminium into aluminium alloys.
August 26, 2022 Oz Minerals vows to double copper production as profit falls The Australian miner knocked back a takeover bid from BHP Group earlier this month.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
