September 4, 2023

Miner ARM to tread carefully in hunt for overpriced green assets

African Rainbow Minerals is seeking lithium and copper acquisitions but is concerned about "crazy money" being paid for metal assets.

September 4, 2023

Mopani Copper Mine H1 losses worsen as output slumps

A process to sell the mines could be completed by December.

September 4, 2023

Alrosa starts construction of giant new diamond mine

The project would require estimated investment of 121.5 billion roubles ($1.26 billion), with production to start in 2032.

September 4, 2023

Codelco expects to reach lithium agreement with SQM this year

Its chairman also expects the market to maintain its confidence in Codelco, despite rating agency Moody's giving notice of a possible ratings downgrade.

September 4, 2023

Lithium miner says Mali stops direct shipping ore operations

Leo Lithium said Mali has suspended operations of unrefined lithium ore from its Goulamina project.

September 4, 2023

Albemarle nears $4.3 billion Liontown takeover

“The likelihood of a deal succeeding has materially increased,” analysts said.

September 4, 2023

BHP says Brazilian court approves Samarco debt reorganization plan

Samarco had struggled to reach an agreement for years with its creditors, who rejected its initial recovery plan in April 2022.

September 3, 2023

Nigeria to set up solid minerals corporation to attract investment

Nigeria wants mining to play a much bigger role in its economy by expanding its mineral extraction sector.

September 3, 2023

Diamond prices are in free fall in one key corner of the market

An increasing number of Americans are choosing engagement rings made from lab-grown stones.

September 3, 2023

Copper crime ring is latest scandal to rock the metals world

Aurubis revealed this week it has uncovered a large-scale fraud involving shipments of scrap metal that it uses to feed its copper smelters.