December 21, 2023

Gold Fields sells Asanko stake in $170 million deal

The South African firm has sold its 45% stake in Ghana's Asanko gold mine to joint venture partner Galiano Gold.

December 21, 2023

UK fraud watchdog must pay damages to ENRC, court rules

ENRC has always denied any wrongdoing and argued the UK's Serious Fraud Office would not have launched its investigation if it had not first induced the company's former lawyer to…

December 20, 2023

Woodside Energy to supply LNG to Pilbara Minerals unit

The LNG will be used at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia.

December 20, 2023

First Quantum committed to Panama amid mine dispute, CEO says

First Quantum received an initial “framework” from Panamanian authorities on Tuesday for closing the mine by June 2024.

December 20, 2023

Codelco gets double downgrade at S&P as copper slump swells debt

Codelco’s production levels are at the lowest in a quarter century.

December 20, 2023

Coal financing is still booming—led by China

The amount of bank financing going to mining coal remains at surprisingly high levels.

December 20, 2023

Platinum miners’ underground protest in South Africa goes on

Impala Platinum has stated that an underground protest at the Bafokeng Rasimone mine remains unresolved, with more than 2,000 workers still below the surface.

December 20, 2023

India urges G7 to delay ban on Russian diamonds as rules lack clarity

Home to 90% of the world's diamond cutting and polishing industry, India is critical to the implementation of the ban.

December 20, 2023

Aurubis CEO says he expects strong copper market to continue in 2024

Aurubis on Wednesday confirmed a sharp 34% fall in annual earnings after a major metal theft.

December 19, 2023

Nippon Steel’s wily president key to battle over US Steel

Nippon Steel’s stock has climbed 58% since Eiji Hashimoto took the helm in April 2019.