December 1, 2024 Peru votes to extend informal mining permits for six more months Informal mining workers have blockaded key highways to pressure for an extension.
December 1, 2024 Global mineral exploration activity in October was highest in a year, S&P data shows According to S&P, funds raised by junior and intermediate miners nearly quadrupled to $1.61 billion in October, the highest since March 2022.
November 29, 2024 VIDEO: Rob McEwen, maverick mining legend & green copper visionary Canadian Mining Hall of famer has set his sights on developing the world's biggest green copper mines that are environmentally sustainable and serve as destination-worthy sites.
November 29, 2024 Indonesia to review compliance in move that could affect mine output Indonesia said it will check miners' compliance with environmental rules and "re-examine" production quotas for those found to be in breach.
November 29, 2024 Column: US targets scrap to close the critical minerals gap As the US government is discovering, investing in new scrap processing capacity is far cheaper and greener than building new mines.
November 29, 2024 Anglo shares rise amid renewed takeover speculation BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.
November 29, 2024 Top copper miner Chile gets back to pre-pandemic output levels Mines including those operated by Codelco and BHP Group churned out 492,804 tonnes in October.
November 29, 2024 Colombia to set up reserve zones amid miners’ concerns Designating certain areas as temporary reserve zones will effectively restrict extraction and exploration in those areas, companies warn.
November 28, 2024 Platinum Group partners with Saudi firm for smelter amid South African export hurdles The partnership with Ajlan & Bros includes a $4 million feasibility study split 50/50.
November 28, 2024 Lumina Gold secures improved Ecuador terms with Cangrejos mining permit, analyst says The contract includes $25 million in advance royalty payments to the government split into four stages.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am