March 18, 2024

Boliden to invest $463m at Swedish copper smelter

This will push production of copper cathodes and precious metals up to full capacity in the second half of 2026 at the Ronnskar facility.

March 17, 2024

BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce

BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia.

March 17, 2024

Teamwork needed for Peru to develop full mining potential – Anglo American Peru CEO

As long as all interested parties join forces, Peru can take advantage of its ideal conditions to boost and develop the local mining industry, said Adolfo Heeren.

March 17, 2024

Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report

The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company.

March 16, 2024

Tesla Germany staff to elect new council to gain control over work conditions

The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin.

March 15, 2024

Poor forecasting triggers big writedowns for miners while some get lucky, study shows

The research appears appropriate at a time when nickel and lithium prices have crashed from 2022 highs as gold has set new records.

March 15, 2024

Column: Raw materials squeeze jolts copper out of its torpor

The copper market has awoken from its year-long slumber.

March 15, 2024

Northern Dynasty takes EPA’s Pebble veto to court

The company is seeking to vacate the EPA veto of its mine development at Pebble.

March 15, 2024

Copper price surges on supply threat as iron ore shows economic risks

Prices for two of the world’s most important mined commodities are diverging quickly.

March 14, 2024

Congo, Chinese partners sign reviewed Sicomines copper-cobalt joint venture agreement

Under the revised deal, both parties have agreed that China will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects in Congo.