Anglo American’s new boss sounds warning on future copper supply
The world is headed for a severe shortage of copper as new mines become increasingly difficult to build, said Duncan Wanblad.
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Iron ore price hits 4-week high boosted by rebounding steel margins in China
Twelve blast furnaces in China have resumed operations as margins improved, Chinese metals information provider SMM reported.
Nornickel boosts output of all key metals
Company kept its previous 2022 output forecast unchanged despite difficulties posed by Western sanctions against Moscow over Ukraine.
Column: China in risky bet to test its power in iron ore markets
Even if China does set up an effective and efficient centralized buying system for iron ore, it's unlikely to shift market dynamics much, writes Clyde Russell.
Equinox Gold’s Greenstone project on schedule for first pour in H1 2024
Once complete, Greenstone will be one of the largest gold mines in Canada, producing more than 400,000 ounces of gold annually for the first five years.
If Brazil legalizes more Amazon mining, it would drive deforestation, study says
Building new roads to reach mines would allow illegal loggers, land grabbers and ranchers easier access to relatively untouched parts of the forest, study says.
Zimbabwe to raise taxes on platinum, lithium to boost revenue
The southern African country is the third largest producer of platinum, after South Africa and Russia.
Tiny Bolivian automaker bets it can tap world’s largest lithium deposits
Left-wing President Luis Arce is pushing to industrialize its vast lithium resources before the end of his term in 2025.
Anglo American cuts dividend as inflation, extreme weather erode earnings
Anglo joined rival miners, including Rio Tinto and Freeport-McMoRan, in reporting lower profits.
