September 27, 2022

Copper production to show “strong and consistent” growth for next decade

New report by Fitch Solutions forecasts over 7 million tonnes will be added to global copper production through 2031 as a raft of projects in Chile, Peru and Congo come…

September 27, 2022

Zambia and Vedanta agree to seek out-of-court settlement

The parties have agreed to pause hearings on their dispute over Konkola Copper Mines for six months.

September 24, 2022

Charting the global economy: Fed headlines concert of rate hikes

When it comes to copper, big miners and metals traders are warning that in just a couple of years’ time, a massive shortfall will emerge.

September 23, 2022

Trevali to close Burkina Faso zinc mine after deadly flood

A court in Burkina Faso last week handed out suspended sentences to two executives after finding them guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the flood disaster.

September 23, 2022

Glencore proposes loans to ensure production at Mopani copper mine

Glencore, which owned Mopani until March 2021, is prepared to lend up to $ 100 million as a short-term cash injection to Zambia's copper mine.

September 23, 2022

South Africa mine dam collapse highlights patchy regulation

The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste.

September 22, 2022

US gathers resource-rich nations to push minerals security pact

The initiative, launched in June, is designed to funnel investment toward developing countries with mining projects that adhere to stricter environmental, social and governance standards.

September 20, 2022

Gold Fields confident investors will back $7 billion Yamana deal

“There hasn’t been a major exodus of our top shareholders,” CEO Chris Griffith says.

September 20, 2022

GoviEx Uranium feasibility projects 19 year life, $343 million capex for Madaouela in Niger

Project has one of the world’s largest uranium resources, with 100 million lb. of U3O8 in measured and indicated mineral resources, plus inferred resources of 20 million pounds. 

September 19, 2022

AngloGold Ashanti to buy Coeur Mining’s projects in Nevada for $150 million

The acquisition of Coeur's unit, Crown Sterling Inc, increases AngloGold's holding in Nevada's Beatty district.