October 12, 2023

Rio Tinto builds solar power plant at Kennecott copper operation in Utah

The 12,800 solar panel power plant will enable Kennecott to reduce its operational emissions by 3,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.

October 12, 2023

US steps up efforts to access Africa’s critical minerals

Last month, the US government approved $150 million of funding for a graphite project in Mozambique.

October 12, 2023

Ex-Glencore CEO contender sets out to build a Chinese trading giant

After just missing out on succeeding Ivan Glasenberg at Glencore, Kenny Ives is now running the trading arm of CMOC Group.

October 12, 2023

BHP averts strike at Escondida mine with preliminary union deal

In late September, the union's members rejected a proposal from the company, prompting government mediation to avoid a work stoppage.

October 12, 2023

Researchers monitor emissions from Africa’s Copperbelt mines from space

Using satellite data, researchers were able to quantify emissions from individual mines in Africa's Copperbelt.

October 11, 2023

Newmont shareholders vote in favor of $16.8bn Newcrest buyout

Both the companies expect the deal to close in early November, Newmont said.

October 11, 2023

China’s copper buyers flex muscles in Codelco contract negotiations

Russian copper exports to China and expectations of surpluses have emboldened Chinese buyers to try and dictate how much they will pay Codelco for the industrial metal next year.

October 11, 2023

Miners seek partners for copper assets as M&A heats up

A flurry of copper mining deals are being lined up for the next six to 12 months, industry sources told Reuters.

October 11, 2023

Stellantis, Rio Tinto raise bets on Argentina copper mining

The fresh funds may give McEwen Copper more breathing space before going public.

October 11, 2023

World’s top miners need more ambition to meet climate targets

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis examined five miners with goals to become carbon neutral by 2050 — and found varying degrees of purpose in meeting that target.