February 5, 2024 Sibanye CEO pushes on with copper hunt after failed Zambian bid The precious metals producer is still looking for copper assets to buy across the African copper belt.
February 5, 2024 Zambia to start trading its own copper, competing with Glencore The government will directly buy and sell a portion of the copper produced in the nation, competing with trading giants including Mercuria Energy Group and Glencore.
February 5, 2024 Anglo American explores for copper, cobalt in Zambia The miner is in the early stages of exploring for copper and cobalt in Zambia's North-Western province, according to CEO Duncan Wanblad.
February 5, 2024 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province, will become one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines.
February 4, 2024 Chile battles forest fires in deadliest disaster in 14 years Anglo American said copper transport from Los Bronces mines has been unaffected.
February 4, 2024 Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s critical mineral resources.
February 4, 2024 Peruvian government unveils platform to expedite exploration permits Officials from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines met with representatives from the largest mining companies to showcase the Digital Information Single Window platform.
February 2, 2024 OceanaGold files for Philippine subsidiary’s IPO The Toronto-listed miner plans to sell up to 456 million common shares or a 20% stake in OceanaGold Philippines.
February 2, 2024 Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metals Risk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging in a race to tap Africa's reserves of critical raw materials.
February 2, 2024 First Quantum bonds rally as miner works to free up cash The most liquid notes due in 2031 climbed $0.15 to $0.94 since hitting a low in November.
US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal The US and China still haven’t reached an agreement on key details of how Beijing will free up sales of rare earths. December 24, 2025 | 07:45 am
