November 6, 2023 Gold prices record their strongest October surge in nearly half a century The yellow metal rallied an incredible 7.3% last month to close at $1,983 an ounce, its strongest October since 1978, when it jumped 11.7%.
November 6, 2023 Bill Gates-backed mining startup wants to expand into Congo KoBold is exploring around the world for new deposits of metals that are key to the global green-energy transition.
November 6, 2023 Botswana conducts due diligence on HB Antwerp stake, president says At the height of talks for a new sales contract with De Beers in March, Botswana announced a deal to become a shareholder in HB Antwerp.
November 6, 2023 Billionaire-owned Vedanta seals Zambian copper assets deal Vedanta and the Zambian government have sealed an agreement that restores the Indian company's ownership of Konkola Copper Mines.
November 6, 2023 Rainfall plays key role in capping Chinese aluminum capacity Another month, another new record for China's primary aluminum production sector.
November 6, 2023 Chile copper production uneven in September – Cochilco Codelco's production slipped 5.3% year-over-year in the month to 116,700 metric tons.
November 6, 2023 Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to automakers and could lead to cheaper EVs.
November 6, 2023 Zimbabwean miners set for big profit slump next year – report Last year Zimbabwe tripled the royalties platinum miners must pay the government to 7% and more than doubled those for lithium to 5%.
November 6, 2023 Indonesia approves 38 of 84 requests for 2023 mining quota revision Miners had faced delays in obtaining revisions due to an ongoing investigation into illegal nickel mining.
November 6, 2023 Mining tycoons turn up heat at Australian lithium junior Azure Heavyweights who have long dominated the iron ore sector in Australia are muscling into SQM's takeover of Azure.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
