May 18, 2024

BHP debates improved Anglo bid as time runs out in takeover saga

BHP faces a critical question: what would it take to draw the smaller company to the negotiating table within the next few days? 

May 17, 2024

Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mine

Ganfeng Lithium will set up a spodumene plant which will start production by the end of the year.

May 17, 2024

Billionaire-backed KoBold, Midnight Sun team up for Zambia copper discovery

US-based startup supported by high-profile investors such as Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is venturing into Zambia's rich copper belt.

May 17, 2024

Hummingbird shares soar on restarting of Guinea mine

Hummingbird's Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea was closed for two-months due to a strike by Corica Mining, its main contractor.

May 17, 2024

Zijin Mining to produce 50% more copper by 2028

China's top copper producer plans to increase output of the metal by 4% in 2025 and to 1.5.-1.6m tonnes, or 50%, in four years.

May 16, 2024

Biden open to easing sanctions on billionaire Gertler in return for Congo exit

The Treasury Department is willing to grant limited sanctions in return for Gertler relinquishing his royalty streams on three strategic projects.

May 16, 2024

Anglo American freezes hiring amid global shake-up

Anglo's decision affects recruitment of non-site-based permanent employees and contractors, while it works on a company-wide restructuring.

May 16, 2024

Chinchillas throw new wrench in Gold Fields’ Chile plans

Gold Fields has 10 days to prove there are no rodents living in the Salares Norte mine area or it will face fresh sanctions.

May 15, 2024

BHP shareholders see room for one more sweetened Anglo bid

Shareholders in both companies interviewed by Bloomberg said there was still likely to be some room for a sweetened offer before a May 22 cut-off.

May 15, 2024

Saudi’s new mining vehicle picks industry veteran as first CEO

Manara Minerals has hired veteran dealmaker Pierre Chenard to be its first permanent chief executive officer.