July 23, 2025

First Quantum expects rise in Cobre Panama maintenance costs

During the second quarter, maintenance costs related to the Cobre Panama mine averaged roughly $15 million per month.

July 23, 2025

Chile bumps up copper price forecast, flags lagging Collahuasi output

Finance Minister Mario Marcel has upped the government forecast for average copper prices for this year to $4.28 per pound.

July 23, 2025

New Ghana mining laws to shorten licence periods, boost community investment

Under the proposed law changes, prospecting licences would no longer be held indefinitely.

July 23, 2025

Colombia threatens to alter Glencore contract over Israel coal exports

The Latin American nation had suspended exports of the fuel source to Israel over its assault on the Gaza Strip.

July 23, 2025

Rescue of three workers trapped in Newmont’s Red Chris mine underway

Rescue efforts continue on Thursday after a fall of ground incident on Tuesday morning that left three contractors stranded.

July 23, 2025

Zijin leads race to buy Barrick’s Ivory Coast gold mine

The asset is valued at around $300 million and that Zijin is expected to offer significantly more to secure it, Reuters sources say.

July 23, 2025

Zimplats weighs reopening mothballed mine as prices rebound

Zimplats took over the Hartley mine when it acquired assets previously owned by BHP in 2001.

July 23, 2025

Botswana seeks control of De Beers

Botswana wants full control of De Beers as Anglo American eyes a 2025 exit.

July 23, 2025

Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry

Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.

July 23, 2025

Freeport-McMoRan still waiting for US copper tariff details, CEO says

The company reported an adjusted profit of 54 cents per share for the three months ended June 30, compared with analysts' average estimate of 45 cents.