February 22, 2024 Gold Fields eyes rapid ramp-up at new Chile mine, lifts output forecast Salares Norte is expected to produce 250,000 ounces of gold this year, before ramping up to 580,000 ounces in 2025.
February 22, 2024 Posco to import African battery graphite to cut China reliance The move comes after China tightened export rules for graphite used for EVs in December.
February 22, 2024 TIMELINE: Anglo American’s efforts to tackle weak commodity prices Anglo American said it will review its assets after a 94% plunge in annual profit.
February 21, 2024 Lucara Diamond unearths over 530-carats at Karowe mine in Botswana Recoveries include a 320-carat gem-quality, an 111-carat Type IIa white stone and two +50-carat stones.
February 21, 2024 Rio Tinto board gives go-ahead on Simandou iron ore project "The board yesterday approved the largest mining project in the world," CEO Stausholm told the Financial Times.
February 21, 2024 In election year, South African mines bleed cash, jobs The country's biggest mining investors are halting plans to spend billions of rand on new projects in response to a slump in profits.
February 21, 2024 Burkina Faso suspends export permits for small-scale gold production Gold is Burkina Faso's main export, accounting for 37% of total exports in 2020.
February 21, 2024 Sibanye-Stillwater flags $2.5bn write-down on metals prices collapse Miner expects to report a 91% drop in annual profit for 2023 due to a sharp decline in metals prices and operational problems.
February 21, 2024 First Quantum inks $500 million copper deal with Jiangxi amid Panama mine struggles Jiangxi Copper, the Canadian miner’s top shareholder, will receive 50,000 tonnes of copper anode per year from mines in Zambia.
February 20, 2024 CHART: China’s Belt and Road mining investment hits record China’s overseas investment in metals and mining as part of its Belt and Road Initiative surged by 158% last year, hitting $19.4 billion with energy transition metals the main focus.
Column: Europe falling behind in critical minerals race In 2024, 95% of EU rare earth imports came from just three countries: China, Malaysia and Russia, according to Eurostat. January 14, 2026 | 09:53 am
