September 21, 2023

Clean TeQ gets into tailings management business with ATA acquisition

Acquisition of ATA technology is part of the firm's targeted expansion into the global mine tailings management industry.

September 20, 2023

Barrick says big miners show interest in Pakistan copper project

The $7 billion Reko Diq project in Balochistan boasts one of the world’s largest copper deposits.

September 20, 2023

Copper prices may jump 20%, aluminum by 36% as demand outpaces supply: forecast

Global copper and aluminum supply deficits may cause prices to soar within a few years while steel may drop, according to a new report on metals.

September 20, 2023

Sierra Metals puts Cusi silver mine up for sale as it pivots to copper

Last year, the Cusi mine produced roughly 1.5 million silver-equivalent ounces.

September 20, 2023

Congo sees expanded UAE mining investment, seeks Inga partners

The plans signal an openness to new investors beyond the Chinese and European companies.

September 20, 2023

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.

September 20, 2023

Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says

Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if parliament gives the go-ahead to explore the remote Mid-Atlantic ridge.

September 19, 2023

Will AI replace geologists in mineral discovery?

As opposed to the oil and gas industry, which has made considerable advancements in exploration technology over the past 70 years, the mining industry largely relies on technologies used for…

September 19, 2023

Barrick eyes copper growth as Bristow laments market’s need for ‘instant gratification’

Once fully ramped up, Reko Diq and Lumwana are expected to become two of the world’s top 20 copper mines by annual production.

September 19, 2023

Several top traders leave Gerald Group in shakeup at metals firm

Gerald was hit by a loss in its tin book earlier this year.