May 16, 2024

Anglo American freezes hiring amid global shake-up

Anglo's decision affects recruitment of non-site-based permanent employees and contractors, while it works on a company-wide restructuring.

May 15, 2024

Barrick exceeds targets for GHG reduction in 2023

The gold miner re-used or recycled 84% of its water used in operations, with an 85% recycle rate achieved at its water-stressed sites.

May 15, 2024

Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industry

The key to social acceptance was active engagement with local communities and pro-active communicating, said CEO of EIT RawMaterials.

May 15, 2024

BHP shareholders see room for one more sweetened Anglo bid

Shareholders in both companies interviewed by Bloomberg said there was still likely to be some room for a sweetened offer before a May 22 cut-off.

May 15, 2024

Saudi’s new mining vehicle picks industry veteran as first CEO

Manara Minerals has hired veteran dealmaker Pierre Chenard to be its first permanent chief executive officer.

May 15, 2024

Trafigura, IXM caught in Comex copper short squeeze as prices hit record

US Comex copper May futures hit a record peak of $5.18 a lb.

May 15, 2024

EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases

The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies.

May 14, 2024

Copper short squeeze in NY prompts rush to send metal to US

Comex copper for July delivery jumped to an intraday high of $5.026 a pound on Tuesday, near a record high.

May 14, 2024

Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme Court

The Resolution Copper project, a partnership between Rio and BHP, would supply more than a quarter of US copper.

May 14, 2024

Teck sees $3bn in annual EBITDA if copper stays around current levels

Copper is the main driver of the company's profitability after it sold its steel-making coal business.