December 22, 2023

Sumitomo names Ueno as next CEO, promising reform

Shingo Ueno, 64, has played a pivotal role in leading Sumitomo's metals, resources and chemicals businesses.

December 22, 2023

Abu Dhabi’s IRH to invest $1.1 billion in Mopani copper mine

Zambia had been seeking a new investor for Mopani since it took control of the assets from Glencore in 2021.

December 21, 2023

Sandfire, Yugunga-Nya sign deal for cultural heritage protection at DeGrussa mine

Sandfire said last month it had damaged an artefact scatter at its Monty cooper mine in 2017 and 2018.

December 21, 2023

Milei looks to cut costs for Argentina’s miners in broader deregulation push

The Argentina President singled out cutting costs for mining companies that in recent years have been lured to vast deposits in the Andes.

December 21, 2023

Northern Dynasty closes $17 million in financings to support Pebble project

The proposed mine, if built, would represent the largest in North America.

December 21, 2023

UK fraud watchdog must pay damages to ENRC, court rules

ENRC has always denied any wrongdoing and argued the UK's Serious Fraud Office would not have launched its investigation if it had not first induced the company's former lawyer to…

December 21, 2023

Graphene-copper mix may improve efficiency of EV, industrial equipment motors

By mixing the right amount of graphene with copper to make electrical wires it is possible to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution.

December 20, 2023

First Quantum committed to Panama amid mine dispute, CEO says

First Quantum received an initial “framework” from Panamanian authorities on Tuesday for closing the mine by June 2024.

December 20, 2023

Codelco gets double downgrade at S&P as copper slump swells debt

Codelco’s production levels are at the lowest in a quarter century.

December 20, 2023

Seabridge expands Iskut’s Bronson Slope gold deposit with 6.36 g/t in best hole

Establishing the orientation of the mineralized zones is still in progress.