October 18, 2024

Video: Reko Diq project ‘like the early days in Chile’ Barrick CEO Bristow says – Part 3

"We’re bringing new copper projects online just as the supply squeeze hits," Bristow says.

October 15, 2024

Rio Tinto to take over Ranger uranium mine cleanup

Government body ruling ends long-running dispute over the site rehabilitation and clears the way for Rio’s takeover of ERA.

October 8, 2024

Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1

Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion.

September 29, 2024

Major copper discoveries scarce as industry shuns greenfield exploration — report

Only 14 of the 239 major deposits since 1990 were from the past decade, according to S&P Global.

September 23, 2024

BHP and Cobre to jointly explore for copper in Botswana

The potential earn-in JV covers Cobre's Kitlanya West and East copper projects in the Kalahari copper belt.

September 20, 2024

Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting secures permit for McPhee iron ore mine

The McPhee Creek project, about 100km north of Rinehart's Roy Hill mine, was originally slated to begin ore production in 2023.

September 19, 2024

US closer to greenlighting ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine

If granted final approval, Rhyolite Ridge would be the first lithium project permitted by the Joe Biden administration.

September 18, 2024

Barrick suspends operations at Papua New Guinea mine after violence kills at least 20

Papua New Guinea has granted police emergency powers, including the use of lethal force, to contain the violence in Porgera.

September 17, 2024

Winsome Resources confirms Canadian lithium project’s potential

Repurposing existing infrastructure at the past-producing Renard diamond mine seems the best option for the Adina lithium project in Quebec.

September 16, 2024

Tribal warfare kills at least 20 near Porgera mine in PNG, estimates UN

The mine was briefly forced to cease operations as the fighting intensified, according to media reports.