December 14, 2022 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper-cobalt mine in Zambia The Mingomba deposit hosts average copper grades about six times higher than those found in Chile, the world’s top producer.
December 13, 2022 China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.
December 13, 2022 Peru copper mines face transport delays as protests spread Cerro Verde, near the southwestern city of Arequipa, is experiencing holdups in transport of people, supplies and product.
December 13, 2022 Copper price rises as US inflation rate slows US inflation was 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October.
December 13, 2022 Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.
December 12, 2022 Chilean water regulator fines Lundin subsidiary over sinkhole The DGA water regulator said the mining works carried out by the firm managing the Alcaparrosa Mine had caused a puncture which permanently damaged the Copiapo River aquifer.
December 12, 2022 Peru keeps churning out copper and zinc despite political chaos The only case of mining disruptions is at MMG’s Las Bambas, where a pre-existing community conflict has blocked the main entrance.
December 12, 2022 Metalla adds Barrick’s Lama project to royalty portfolio Total consideration will be $7.5 million in common shares and cash.
December 12, 2022 Peru community blocks key mining highway amid protests Peruvian community members blocked a key mining corridor highway near the city of Cusco amid protests against the country's new president.
December 12, 2022 Copper price retreats on China demand worries Covid-19 symptoms are spreading rapidly in China after authorities began dismantling stringent measures against the disease.
South Africa’s last manganese smelter on the brink as high power costs weigh Transalloys CEO Konstantin Sadovnik says the business has been loss‑making for about three years. December 30, 2025 | 08:13 am
