February 9, 2022 Vale is getting back on top of the iron industry as Rio stumbles The Brazilian miner lost the title of top iron ore supplier to Rio Tinto in the wake of a tailings dam disaster three years ago.
February 9, 2022 Brazilian miners set to miss deadline for removal of tailings dams The Minas Gerais law requires the removal of all dams constructed using the upstream method. Those in breach could have their operating license suspended.
February 9, 2022 Panama to receive First Quantum’s plan for power plant conversion by June The plant conversion could be a milestone in a clean energy plan that aims to cease the use of bunker and coal for power generation by December 2023.
February 9, 2022 Cameco plans restart of McArthur River mine, Key Lake mill this year The assets have been on care and maintenance since mid-2018.
February 9, 2022 Growing gold reserves highlight sustainability for Yamana mines The company’s reserves at operating mines stood at 13.7 million oz gold and 111 million oz silver as of year-end 2021.
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.
Chile’s Mantoverde makes workers new offer as strike continues The offer includes paying out the equivalent of $17,400 per worker, the company said. January 28, 2026 | 12:12 pm
