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.

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.