February 27, 2019 Codelco to kick off Chuquicamata underground by mid-year Codelco's second largest copper operation by size is expected to fully transition to underground block cave mining this year.
February 26, 2019 Nornickel expects bigger palladium supply deficit in 2019 The global palladium market deficit is forecast at 800,000 ounces compared with 600,000 ounces in 2018.
February 26, 2019 Botswana offers Zimbabwe $600m in loans — report Zimbabwe's diamond sector has struggled since the government kicked out private companies from the eastern Marange fields.
February 26, 2019 ‘Bubble’ warning sounds over 2019’s hottest commodity Palladium’s deficit-driven ascent has some analysts warning of the growing potential for a correction given the rapid sprint upward.
February 26, 2019 Congo and Zambia win fight with copper miners — but at a cost The current supply turbulence, however, promises more volatility ahead for cobalt as well as copper.
February 26, 2019 Brazil’s deadly dam collapse pushes miners to set global rules for tailings The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), a London-based industry group representing 27 companies, is setting an independent panel of experts to develope a global standard for tailings facilities…
February 26, 2019 Barrick-Newmont merger would leave up to $7B of assets up for grabs The portfolio would include their Kalgoorlie super pit 50/50 joint-venture in Western Australia, as well as other regional assets such as Porgera, Tanami and Boddington mines.
February 25, 2019 De Beers consolidates Canadian, South African assets De Beers announced the change as its mining footprint in both countries is shrinking.
February 25, 2019 Steinmetz stages Guinea comeback in Sarkozy-brokered deal "A good agreement is much better than any war."
February 25, 2019 Former Xstrata boss Mick Davis to mine Guinea’s Zogota iron ore deposit Project offers Davis an opportunity to relaunch his mining career that started in his native South Africa.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
