February 16, 2022 Cobalt powerhouse doubles down on nickel Umicore says the burgeoning electric-vehicle industry is switching to high-nickel batteries far faster than expected.
February 16, 2022 Barrick Gold announces $1bn buyback as quarterly earnings jump Barrick also increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 11% as it exceeded earnings estimates.
February 15, 2022 Glencore earmarks $1.5 billion for probes amid record profit The world’s biggest commodity trader expects long-running corruption investigations in the US and the UK to be resolved this year.
February 14, 2022 Ivanhoe Mines, Gecamines sign deal to develop Kipushi zinc mine Kipushi will have an average grade of 36.4% zinc over the first five years of production.
February 14, 2022 Iamgold appoints independent directors, new chair to board The gold miner has reached a deal with an investor seeking changes at the top.
February 13, 2022 Sibanye gold miners to strike over pay until wage demands met Sibanye’s Beatrix, Driefontein and Kloof mines employ about 31,000 workers.
February 11, 2022 Royal Bafokeng recommends shareholders accept Impala’s offer If the shareholders tender their shares, then it would end several months of tussle between Impala and its rival Northam Platinum.
February 11, 2022 Copper price retreats on risk-off sentiment, profit-taking "There's a general cooling of the economy in China. Infrastructure and property are both key in terms of driving metals demand and we do not expect a quick reversal in…
February 11, 2022 Goldman sees copper price “breakout”, risk of “extreme scarcity episode” New report says 2021 deficit, “open-ended decline” of mining supply and record low stocks going lower still, raises risk of an “extreme scarcity episode.”
February 10, 2022 Barrick Gold grows net reserves to 69moz at improved grade Barrick says its geological improvements and remodelling are starting to make a positive impact.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am
