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.
February 6, 2023 Global copper smelting climbs in January to one-year peak – satellite data January is traditionally a strong month for copper production in China, while favourable economics also provided a boost.
February 6, 2023 First Quantum suspends loading operations at Cobre Panamá port The miner said that it might become necessary to shut down Cobre Panama if concentrate is not shipped by mid-February.
February 6, 2023 Aurubis Q1 profit drops on high power prices; optimistic for full year Aurubis posted a fall of about 24% in quarterly earnings on Monday.
Copper price set for biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying over 40% on the London Metal Exchange this year. December 31, 2025 | 10:31 am
