August 15, 2023 Barrick boss slams western funds’ shortsightedness, praises Saudi’s PIF Saudi's PIF has been looking to invest in copper projects across the world, as part of its drive towards funding energy transition projects.
August 15, 2023 Myanmar rescuers recover 22 bodies after a deadly landslide The accident occurred on Sunday in Hpakant in Kachin state, where a giant heap of excavated earth and rubble collapsed.
August 15, 2023 Erdene to pour first gold at Mongolia mine in 2025 The Bayan Khundii open-pit gold mine is expected to produce 74,200 ounces of gold annually over its 6.5-year mine life.
August 14, 2023 At least 36 feared dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine The accident happened Sunday in the remote town of Hpakant, the centre of Myanmar's secretive jade industry.
August 14, 2023 Graphic: Surpluses, low prices to remain a feature of cobalt market Surging supplies of cobalt from Indonesia and Africa are forecast to outpace demand from EVs.
August 11, 2023 Chaarat Gold mulls sale of Kapan, its only operating mine The announcement comes as the Armenian gold mine's production fell 11.7% in the first six months of the year.
August 11, 2023 Rusal boosts Asia revenue but Europe remains a key market Asia accounted for 33% of Rusal's revenue in the first six months of the year, up from 23% a year earlier.
August 9, 2023 Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
August 8, 2023 Syrah Resources inks deal with Samsung SDI to assess anode material supply The graphite producer also said it was targeting readiness for a final investment decision on the expansion of the vertically integrated Vidalia facility's production capacity.
August 8, 2023 Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals Japan's minister for economy is visiting five countries to try to build an African supply chain of critical minerals.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am