April 8, 2024

Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief

Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.

April 5, 2024

Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks.

April 5, 2024

Copper price snaps four-day run of gains while supply risks loom large

Concerns about Federal Reserve policy returned to the fore Friday after US jobs data for March surged past estimates.

April 5, 2024

Zambia’s copper output may rise to 1mt by 2026 as mines expand

Output from Africa's second-largest producer slumped to 698,000 tons in 2023 from 763,000 tons the previous year.

April 5, 2024

Zimbabwe launches “gold-backed” currency to replace dollar

The new currency, ZiG, will be supported by a combination of foreign currencies, gold and other precious metals.

April 4, 2024

Shanta Gold shareholders approve Saturn Resources takeover

Shanta said in December it had agreed to a £141.95 million ($180.7 million) takeover bid by Tanzania-based Saturn.

April 4, 2024

Morocco expects more EV battery investments, minister says

Government gave the green light for Chinese electric battery maker BTR New Material Group to build a factory near Tangier.

April 4, 2024

As Rio Tinto strives for ‘impeccable ESG’, investors raise water issues

Rio faced demands from shareholders at its annual meeting on Thursday to come clean on environmental issues.

April 4, 2024

Villagers near Madagascar mine take legal action against Rio Tinto

Residents say the QMM ilmenite mine has contaminated surrounding lakes and waterways with toxic metals.

April 4, 2024

Harmony Gold agrees five-year wage deal with unions

South African mining operations are occasionally disrupted by strikes over pay.