August 1, 2018 Killed Russian journalists said to have been working on story involving mining in CAR They were said to be investigating a private Russian security company operating in CAR as well as Russia’s interests in the local diamond, gold and uranium sectors.
August 1, 2018 Rio Tinto down despite $7.2bn cash return to investors Company said first-half profit grew 12% to $4.42 billion, below the $4.53 billion forecast by analysts.
July 31, 2018 Glencore’s cobalt output up by almost a third thanks to Congo mines Glencore is the world’s No. 1 cobalt miner, while Congo is the largest producer of the key component for batteries that power electric vehicles.
July 31, 2018 Fresnillo soars despite profit drop on Silverstream revaluation Silverstream valuation had an adverse effect on profit before income tax, which came down 16.6% to $323 million.
July 30, 2018 Russian scientists discover new mineral Uakitite is associated with sulfides, schreibersite and magnetite.
July 30, 2018 Turkish steel makers eye exports to West Africa amid US tariff setbacks Turkey was looking to boost its trade with West Africa and sub-Saharan countries, where there is demand for the less capital-intensive steel products.
July 30, 2018 Caterpillar says tariffs will wipe out up to $200M Demand for mining as well as oil and gas equipment is so strong that the company said it was taking orders for delivery well into 2019.
July 29, 2018 Krupp foundation rejects break-up of Thyssenkrupp – Der Spiegel The head of the Thyssenkrupp foundation ruled out a break-up of the German steel-to-submarines conglomerate.
July 29, 2018 Chile’s Escondida mine workers reject labor offer, to vote on strike The vote began on Saturday and will continue through the middle of next week.
July 27, 2018 Workers at First Quantum’s mine in Spain go on strike They are demanding hazard pay for subcontractors.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
