July 23, 2025 Glencore workers brace for layoffs on looming Mount Isa shutdown In an internal memo, Glencore confirmed it is set to shut its final two copper mines in Mount Isa unless the government steps in.
July 22, 2025 Vale’s iron ore output up 4% with record Q2 at key mine The company expects to produce between 325 million and 335 million tons of iron ore this year.
July 22, 2025 Equinox promotes former Calibre executive to CEO Darren Hall, a 40-year industry veteran, served as Calibre Mining’s CEO from 2021 until its acquisition by Equinox.
July 22, 2025 Russian oligarch Potanin’s ex-wife asks UK court to clear claim to Nornickel shares Norilsk Nickel is the world's largest palladium producer.
July 22, 2025 TIMELINE: Barrick’s dispute with Mali’s junta Barrick and Mali’s government remain locked in a standoff over taxes, gold exports, and mine ownership.
July 21, 2025 US rare earth stock cracks top 50 mining companies for the first time Non-Chinese rare earth producers have been conspicuously absent from mining’s top tier, now worth a collective $1.5 trillion, up $200 billion year to date.
July 21, 2025 Champion Iron secures $179.1 million from Nippon Steel, Sojitz for Canada project The investment follows an agreement that the three companies entered into in December 2024 for the project.
July 21, 2025 BHP exits $942 million Tanzania nickel project, partner Lifezone says The company will acquire BHP's 17% equity interest in Kabanga Nickel Limited.
July 21, 2025 Nornickel cuts 2025 nickel and palladium output forecast due to repairs Its 2025 nickel production forecast was revised down to 196,000–204,000 metric tons.
July 20, 2025 South32 Q4 manganese output recovers after cyclone, beats estimates The company's GEMCO project in Australia's Northern Territory faced severe storms in early 2025.
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