May 6, 2022

Saudi Arabia to attract investments worth $32 billion in mining, minerals sector

Country is currently studying 145 applications for exploration licenses from foreign companies.

May 6, 2022

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and rising costs.

May 4, 2022

SRK Consulting unpacks critical opportunities and challenges facing the African mining sector

SRK Consulting believes Africa can be the ‘missing resources link’ as the world prepares for an accelerating energy transition.

May 4, 2022

Glencore rights record worst in green metals, group says

The alleged abuses attributed to all companies range from attacks on activists to violations of environmental laws to forced relocations.

May 2, 2022

Burkina Faso investigates mine flood as search for eight workers drags on

Trevali suspended operations at its Perkoa mine on April 16, when heavy rainfall caused flash floods and left eight workers missing underground.

May 2, 2022

Australian court greenlights MMG’s Tasmania tailings dam study

Chinese-owned MMG may proceed with tailings dam assessment near Tasmania rainforest habitat.

April 30, 2022

Vedanta in talks to raise up to $3 billion debt in semiconductors push

The oil-to-metals conglomerate decided in February to diversify into chip manufacturing.

April 29, 2022

Nexa production drops, but financial results rise in Q1

One of the largest zinc mining companies in the world, the company reported consolidated net revenue of $722 million, compared to $603 million in the same period of 2020.

April 28, 2022

Nyrstar to invest $284m in zinc electrolysis plant in Australia

The investment includes funding of A$50 million from the Federal Coalition and A$20 million from the Tasmanian government.

April 23, 2022

Three miners killed in explosion at Russian mine

The explosion occurred at the Gaisky ore mining and processing plant in Russia's Orenburg region.