February 9, 2022 Wheaton pledges to reach net zero by 2050 In order to reach its goal, the company is establishing targets across both Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions to support a 1.5°C trajectory.
February 9, 2022 Agnico Eagle, Kirkland Lake Gold close $10bn merger The combined company will continue to do business as Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
February 9, 2022 Glencore in battery metal offtake deal with Missouri Cobalt The deal gives the world’s biggest commodity trader more exposure to the crucial battery ingredient.
February 9, 2022 Anglo American switches on new Aquila met coal mine The milestone marks Aquila’s final stages of construction and commissioning, on schedule and within the budgeted $226 million.
February 8, 2022 Lithium’s feast-or-famine future keeps EV makers guessing The metal’s price has surged fivefold over the past year, reflecting mounting worries about availability.
February 8, 2022 Newmont buys out Yanacocha partner Buenaventura for $300 million At the same time, Newmont will transfer its 47% interest in the La Zanja JV with Buenaventura to its partner in exchange for royalties on any future production.
February 8, 2022 Centamin takes charge of Sukari underground gold mine The company is shifting underground operations at its flagship mine in Egypt from a contractor to an owner-operated model.
February 7, 2022 Latin Metals inks option agreement with Barrick Gold for Argentina properties To earn an initial 70% interest, Barrick must pay $2.32 million in cash to the underlying vendor and $750,000 in cash to Latin Metals.
February 7, 2022 Zimbabwe platinum miners ask government to defer 5% export tax The Treasury announced the tax in 2020, giving miners two years to prepare before its planned introduction early this year.
February 7, 2022 Wheaton meets 2021 guidance, plans 20% growth In 2021, Wheaton went on a shopping spree that totalled over $1 billion, adding streams from six separate mines to its portfolio.
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
