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.

February 6, 2023

Zambia’s mining minister expects Mopani Copper Mines deal by end-March

There are 10 suitors for the mine and smelter complex, including Sibanye-Stillwater.

February 5, 2023

Teck, BCIT to boost research on copper’s antimicrobial properties

The mining company and the institute of technology just launched the Teck Copper Innovation Hub.