January 22, 2024

Mining generated C$18 billion for BC economy in 2022 – report

This represents a 40% improvement over the figure in 2021 and 46.3% higher than the C$12.3 billion reported for 2018.

January 22, 2024

Aurubis moves to terminate CEO’s contract after copper scam

The criminal scam cost the copper producer about €169 million last year.

January 22, 2024

First Quantum shareholder SailingStone told miner about ‘missed opportunities’

First Quantum is dealing with the fallout from the sudden closure of its flagship copper mine in Panama, which accounted for about 40% of its revenue.

January 22, 2024

Managem plans $300 million capital increase in 2024

This capital will fund the company's gold, copper and cobalt expansion plans.

January 21, 2024

Global inventory of world’s mines needed – researchers

Researchers say that about half of the world's mining impacts remain undocumented.

January 21, 2024

Glencore’s Lomas Bayas transfers water rights to Chilean farming community

Minera Lomas Bayas in Chile transferred water rights on the Loa River to the Calama Farmers Association.

January 20, 2024

Congo and China talking $7 billion in finance, Tshisekedi says

The $7 billion in financing would be part of a renegotiated minerals-for-infrastructure deal.

January 19, 2024

Brazil negotiates mining investments with Saudi Arabia – minister

The two countries are in discussions over investments in sustainable mining and energy transition, as stated by the Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy.

January 19, 2024

First Quantum Minerals exploring rights issue to ease debt

The company has also hired BMO Capital markets to sell some of its smaller mines such as Las Cruces in Spain.

January 19, 2024

Trafigura’s former battery metals co-head departs

In the past twelve months, the company has experienced the departure of five top executives.