February 8, 2023 Glencore reopens Peru copper mine with extra security Antapaccay, one of Peru's largest mines, remained shut for 11 days on security concerns following violent attacks by locals.
February 7, 2023 Miners face too many woes in emerging markets, Alamos CEO says Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says.
February 7, 2023 Congo’s president wants new exploration for green energy metals “The goal is to discover new deposits that can be the subject of calls for bids, with a view to concluding mutually profitable public-private partnerships,” Felix Tshisekedi said.
February 7, 2023 Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability.
February 7, 2023 ERG to spend $1.8 billion doubling African copper, cobalt output Currently, the company produces 200,000 tonnes of copper and 25,000 tonnes of cobalt annually at the mines across the central African copper belt.
February 7, 2023 Brazil okays BHP’s $6.6 billion acquisition of OZ Minerals The deal still requires the approval of Australia’s regulatory bodies and the copper-gold miner shareholders, who are set to vote in April.
February 7, 2023 South Africa hit by investment strike, key mining employer says More than 200 days of power cuts last year and blackouts every day so far in 2023 have dented confidence.
February 6, 2023 Newmont open to sweetening $16.9bn bid for Newcrest – source Already the world's largest gold producer, Newmont would become a gold mining behemoth should it prevail in its bid for Newcrest.
February 6, 2023 Newmont’s bid for Newcrest marks new era of mining mega deals Newmont’s all-stock offer would be the largest gold mining takeover ever.
February 6, 2023 Anglo American CEO urges public-private fix to Transnet crisis Transnet has been unable to meet demand for freight trains to transport iron ore, coal and other commodities.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
