August 19, 2022

Fortescue inches closer to iron ore exploration in Gabon

A majority-owned joint venture has signed an agreement that will pave the way to study and obtain a licence to explore the Belinga project.

August 19, 2022

ERG halts iron ore supply to Russia’s MMK due to sanctions

The United States included MMK in its latest round of sanctions this month.

August 19, 2022

Road blockades remain around Zijin’s Colombia project

The blockades were set up around the gold mine in Buritica municipality on Aug. 12 to demand a rescue mission to find informal miners.

August 18, 2022

MMG’s troubled Las Bambas copper mine in Peru still has no timeline for expansion

Las Bambas, whose operations have often been disrupted by protests from neighboring indigenous communities, accounts for 2% of global copper supply.

August 18, 2022

Glencore to end silver streaming deal with Wheaton on Peru mine

Glencore currently owns and operates the Yauliyacu mine, which has been producing minerals for over 100 years.

August 18, 2022

SQM expects strong lithium demand despite price pressures

The company forecasts global lithium demand will grow 35% through 2022.

August 18, 2022

Glencore to spend $400 million to fix arsenic-emitting plant

Glencore’s investment will bring the arsenic level down to 15 nanograms by 2027, according to the plan.

August 18, 2022

BHP announces changes to executive leadership team

Edgar Basto will be appointed Chief Operating Officer and Geraldine Slattery as President, Australia.

August 18, 2022

Zijin Colombia mine search uncovers no bodies, local officials

Roadblocks were set up by the community around the mine in Buritica to demand a rescue mission.

August 18, 2022

Teck and Chile discuss investments, royalties

Teck has stability agreements for QB2, which protects it against changes in tax laws for 15 years from the start of production.