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Glencore targets 1Mt of copper in Argentina over coming decade
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

Miner and trader Glencore will aim to produce nearly one-million tons of copper annually at its planned El Pachon and Agua Rica projects in Argentina over the next 10 to 15 years, the company's CEO... 


ADB to provide $410m package for Barrick-run Pakistan mine, sources say
21st August 2025 By: Reuters

he Asian Development Bank will provide a $410-million financing package to help develop Pakistan's Reko Diq copper mine, one of the world’s largest untapped deposits, which will be operated by... 


Andrada completes construction of jig plant at Uis mine
21st August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Andrada Mining has completed construction of the second processing, or jig, plant at its flagship Uis mine, in Namibia, on time and within budget. Commissioning of the jig plant will... 


Blue Moon lands $140m package for Norway copper mine
21st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Blue Moon Metals has lined up as much as $140-million in funding from Hartree Partners and Oaktree Capital Management to advance its flagship Nussir copper project in Norway. The... 


Codelco to lower 2025 copper target after El Teniente accident
21st August 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean copper miner Codelco will lower its 2025 production guidance after an accident at its flagship El Teniente mine knocked 33 000 metric tons off the facility's output, executives said on... 


Trafigura-led Lobito Atlantic Railway aims to finalise US loan deal by end-2025
20th August 2025 By: Reuters

Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) aims to finalise by the end of this year a $533-million loan deal with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) that is vital for the upgrade of its... 


FQM commissions S3 Expansion project in which it invested $1.25bn
20th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has officiated the commissioning of the S3 Expansion project at First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM’s) subsidiary, Kansanshi Mining, following a $1.25-billion... 


Atico profit climbs on higher sales despite lower copper output
20th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Base metals miner Atico Mining on Tuesday reported stronger second-quarter earnings as higher gold prices and increased concentrate sales helped offset a steep drop in copper output at its flagship... 


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Russian aluminium giant Rusal swings to first-half loss as expenses surge
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

Rusal reported a first-half net loss on Friday, as rising costs, higher interest expenses and foreign exchange fluctuations weighed on the Russian aluminium producer's earnings. The Hong... 


South32 to take $372m impairment on Mozal; mulls smelter's closure on power cost concerns
14th August 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Diversified natural resources group South32 has warned that it will have to put its Mozal aluminium smelter on care and maintenance in early 2026, as it struggles to secure sufficient and... 


Why did copper escape US tariffs when aluminium did not?
5th August 2025 By: Reuters

A US decision last week to exempt refined copper metal from import duties is in contrast to an earlier move to levy steep duties on aluminium, and highlights the central importance of electricity... 


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Russian aluminium giant Rusal swings to first-half loss as expenses surge
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

Rusal reported a first-half net loss on Friday, as rising costs, higher interest expenses and foreign exchange fluctuations weighed on the Russian aluminium producer's earnings. The Hong... 


South32 to take $372m impairment on Mozal; mulls smelter's closure on power cost concerns
14th August 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Diversified natural resources group South32 has warned that it will have to put its Mozal aluminium smelter on care and maintenance in early 2026, as it struggles to secure sufficient and... 


Rio Tinto to invest $180m in Norman Creek to extend Amrun bauxite mine life
13th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has approved a $180-million investment and begun work on its Norman Creek access project at the Amrun bauxite mine on Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. The project will... 


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Defence industry expected to spur demand for nickel as world invests in armaments
19th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The global defence industry is expected to stimulate considerable demand for nickel as the world invests in more armaments that require nickel-containing steels. “I think there's going to be a big... 


Mining energy supplier secures $40m from Denmark to fund greener Africa
18th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 


Zambia assures public water is safe after mine-pollution spill
15th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Zambian government sought to calm public concerns about pollution levels after a study found that the damage done by a disaster at a Chinese state-owned copper mine in February was much larger... 


Copper

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First Quantum secures long-term capital through gold streaming agreement
5th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals has entered into a gold streaming agreement with RGLD Gold, with First Quantum to receive a $1-billion upfront cash payment in exchange for gold deliveries... 


Glencore’s half-year copper equivalent production up 5%
30th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The copper equivalent production of diversified mining company Glencore rose 5% year-on-year in the six months to June 30 with the integration of the Elk Valley Resources steelmaking coal volumes,... 


Seabed regulators will scrutinise mining firms seeking US licences
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

A United Nations-affiliated organisation with jurisdiction over the global seabed took a tentative step Monday to respond to US President Donald Trump’s fast-tracking of deep-sea mining for... 


Lead

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Defence industry expected to spur demand for nickel as world invests in armaments
19th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The global defence industry is expected to stimulate considerable demand for nickel as the world invests in more armaments that require nickel-containing steels. “I think there's going to be a big... 


Mining energy supplier secures $40m from Denmark to fund greener Africa
18th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 


LME to adopt changes to block trades to boost electronic trading
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

 The London Metal Exchange will go ahead with planned reforms that seek to funnel more trading onto its electronic system to boost liquidity, it said on Friday. The exchange, the world's oldest and... 


Nickel

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Defence industry expected to spur demand for nickel as world invests in armaments
19th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The global defence industry is expected to stimulate considerable demand for nickel as the world invests in more armaments that require nickel-containing steels. “I think there's going to be a big... 


Mining energy supplier secures $40m from Denmark to fund greener Africa
18th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 


LME to adopt changes to block trades to boost electronic trading
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

 The London Metal Exchange will go ahead with planned reforms that seek to funnel more trading onto its electronic system to boost liquidity, it said on Friday. The exchange, the world's oldest and... 


Tin

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LME to adopt changes to block trades to boost electronic trading
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

 The London Metal Exchange will go ahead with planned reforms that seek to funnel more trading onto its electronic system to boost liquidity, it said on Friday. The exchange, the world's oldest and... 


Alphamin’s second-quarter Ebitda improves
8th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Alphamin Resources has posted a 21% quarter-on-quarter increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $75-million for the second quarter ended... 


ETM acquires tin/tantalum/niobium mine in Spain
7th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Energy Transition Minerals has secured ownership of the Penouta tin/tantalum/niobium mine in Galicia, Spain, through a court-enforced auction process, positioning itself at the heart of... 


Zinc

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LME to adopt changes to block trades to boost electronic trading
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

 The London Metal Exchange will go ahead with planned reforms that seek to funnel more trading onto its electronic system to boost liquidity, it said on Friday. The exchange, the world's oldest and... 


Hindustan Zinc becomes twenty-fifth ICMM member
12th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The world’s largest and India’s only integrated zinc producer Hindustan Zinc has joined mining and metals advocacy group ICMM as its twenty-fifth company member.  In line with the ICMM’s member... 


Glencore identifies major cost savings opportunities in half-year review
6th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

During the first half of this year, diversified mining and marketing group Glencore continued to optimise the business and position it for further value accretive growth, CEO Gary Nagle reported on... 


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