August 10, 2022 Glencore takes heat in Quebec for smelter that spits out arsenic The Horne Smelter in Rouyn-Noranda is emitting 165 nanograms of arsenic per cubic meter of air on site, according to a recent study.
August 9, 2022 BHP likely to raise bid for ‘strategically sensible target’ OZ Minerals, say analysts OZ rejected BHP's A$25-a-share offer, terming it undervalued and "opportunistic".
August 8, 2022 Barrick expects deal opportunities in copper, but won’t pay premiums After strengthening its balance sheet, Barrick said it is “always looking at opportunities” but won’t be paying above-market prices.
August 8, 2022 Nutrien names Ken Seitz as CEO of the Canadian potash fertilizer producer Nutrien in January surprised investors by replacing its CEO for the second time in eight months.
August 8, 2022 Barrick Gold boss tells miners to brace for more inflation Barrick said costs would trend toward the high end, or even slightly exceed, its guidance range.
August 8, 2022 Barrick Gold tweaks cost guidance as copper boosts second-quarter earnings The company reported a nearly 19% rise in second-quarter profit on Monday, beating analysts' expectations.
August 8, 2022 Sumitomo hikes Chile copper project cost estimate by 60% The 60% increase comes as the covid-19 pandemic has delayed construction at the Quebrada Blanca phase 2 project.
August 8, 2022 Oz Minerals rebuffs $5.8 billion takeover bid from BHP The Australian miner said BHP's unsolicited offer did not appreciate the growth potential of its copper and nickel assets.
August 7, 2022 Chilean authorities suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations due to giant sinkhole Sernageomin said the decision to temporarily suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations was made in response to the safety concerns of the nearby Tierra Amarilla community.
August 5, 2022 Europe’s top copper producer looks to cut gas usage in Germany The Hamburg-based company is looking to switch to alternatives like fuel oil, but is bracing for a potential restriction in gas supply.
Vale faces renewed safety concerns after mine water overflows The incidents, near the towns of Ouro Preto and Congonhas, left no injuries, the companies and Minas Gerais' government said. January 26, 2026 | 01:57 pm