August 2, 2022 Not enough women: miners meet in Australia under a cloud after sexism report Australia accounts for about half of the world's iron ore exports, and women have long complained of sexual harassment in mining camps and offices.
August 2, 2022 Fresnillo’s half-year profit slumps on lower gold output The company also warned of a hit from inflation and supply-chain bottlenecks in the coming months.
August 2, 2022 Royal Gold ups royalty on Cortez gold complex in Nevada Royal Gold paid $525 million in cash to Rio Tinto for a 1.2% gross royalty on the Cortez gold complex in Nevada.
July 31, 2022 Los Pelambres’ desalination plant 86% complete The desalination plant will turn Los Pelambres into the first mining operation to use seawater to produce copper in Chile’s central region.
July 29, 2022 Vale says stricter licensing requirements cause project delays Vale cited slower regulatory approvals in reducing its 2022 iron ore production outlook.
July 29, 2022 Codelco copper slump underscores global mine supply challenges The world’s biggest copper supplier saw production fall 9.3% last quarter from a year prior.
July 29, 2022 Miners’ profits face an unusual foe: extreme weather It is an unusual situation for companies that have experience operating anywhere in the world.
July 29, 2022 Donlin Gold reports high-grade assays from 2022 drilling The Donlin gold project hosts one of the largest and highest-grade undeveloped open-pit gold endowments in the world.
July 29, 2022 Codelco posts 35% drop in H1 pre-tax profit, production falls The miner produced 736,000 tonnes of copper between January and June, a 7.5% fall versus the first half of 2021.
July 29, 2022 Debswana diamond sales jump 54% in first half of 2022 Sales were driven by strong jewelry demand in the US market.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am