Prices of copper held steady on Friday, although the contract was on track for a second consecutive weekly gain as top metal consumer China rolled out measures to support its economy, while a... 

Days before Indonesia is set to implement a ban on exports of unprocessed bauxite, miners have again implored the government to reconsider the policy because domestic facilities are inadequate for... 

Copper prices came under pressure on Monday from worries about demand, particularly in top consumer China, and a stronger dollar which makes metals priced in the US unit more expensive for holders... 

Industrial products supplier Bearings International is expanding its market share in South Africa’s electric motor industry through its continued commitment to providing reliable, energy efficient... 

Three quarters of British Columbians would like to see the province become a world leader in supplying critical minerals that are vital to clean technologies and fighting climate change, according... 

Copper prices rose on Friday but remained on track for a sixth consecutive weekly loss amid lacklustre demand from top metals consumer China and other markets. Benchmark copper on the London Metal... 

This week Martin Creamer discusses recycling, underground carbon storage make headlines 

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer recycled platinum group metals; the International Council on Mining and Metals'  focus on aluminium, copper, silicon, steel to accelerate the circular economy;... 

Canada-headquartered diversified miner Tsodilo Resources provided a corporate update with respect to its legal action against the Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy (MME). Oral argument was... 

Tin prices rose on Thursday on renewed concerns about plans by a major tin producing region in Myanmar to suspend mining later this year. A detailed plan to suspend all mining activities in a... 

Exploration company Tsodilo Resources has been accepted for membership in the ResponsibleSteel organisation – a global not-for-profit multistakeholder standard and certification initiative whose... 

Copper extended this week's decline on Wednesday, touching an almost six-month low on signs of subdued Chinese demand that analysts expect to pressure prices over the coming days. Benchmark... 

BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, is making a minor downward revision to its aluminium price forecast for the year to an average of $2 500/t, from the previously forecast $2 600/t. In its outlook for... 

In setting up to accelerate a global circular economy, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) will be focusing on the value chains of wind turbines and solar photovoltaic panels and... 

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED retrofit lighting solution for street- and highmast lighting for Ga-Segonyana Municipality in the Northern Cape Province. Highmast Lighting 

Australia and the US will enhance bilateral cooperation under a Climate, Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Transformation Compact, establishing climate and clean energy as a central pillar of the... 

The global copper concentrate market will see a steep deficit during 2025-2027 as Asian smelters ramped up capacity amid a lack of matching mining projects in the pipeline, analysts said. China is... 

Copper prices rose in London on Monday, as a liquidity injection by China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, came as a sign of support to the Chinese economy and helped the metal recover... 

Copper prices hit their lowest in more than five months on Friday as fears of slowing demand in top consumer China, rising inventories and a stronger dollar reinforced negative sentiment. However,... 

Lightweight workboats have gained popularity as a versatile and cost-effective solution to transportation and cargo delivery in regions with limited infrastructure. They offer numerous advantages,... 

The African Climate Foundation (ACF), together with the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, finds that the European Union’s (EU’s) incoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will impact... 

Local manufacturer Pratley is using its research and development capabilities to advance the use of its Vulture Creek Clino product, a natural zeolite called Clinoptilolite. Zeolites are naturally... 

Queensland Pacific Metals has signed a binding ore supply agreement with New Caledonian mining company Maï Kouaoua Mines for up to 300 000 t/y of limonite from the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub... 

Diversified miner Rio Tinto on Thursday said the mining industry would have to convince naysayers that increased mining activity would be required to meet net zero targets. Speaking at the... 

A new report has revealed that the shift to Net Zero emissions could generate as much as A$40-billion in national income for Australia and A$65-billion in economic activity by 2050. In its latest... 

Indonesia will allow miners Freeport Indonesia and Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara to continue exporting copper concentrate until next year, despite a ban starting this June, to allow for their... 

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has struck a $14-million deal with ASX-listed Platina Resources to acquire its Platina scandium project, in New South Wales. The project comprises a long life,... 

Copper prices rose in London on Wednesday as support from a weaker dollar helped to halt its five-session run of declines. Benchmark LME copper was up 0.6% at $8 574.5/t by 10:56 GMT. The metal... 

ASX-listed Queensland Pacific Meals has inked a binding ore supply agreement with New Caledonian mining company Maï Kouaoua Mines (MKM) for up to 300 000 t/y of limonite ore over a ten-year term,... 

International diamond and metals exploration company Tsodilo Resources, following oral argument in the High Court in Maun, Botswana, with respect to the Ministry of Minerals and Energy's (MME's)... 

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED floodlighting solution for the Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, Western Cape. This stadium is the home of Hockey in the Western Cape and is where all... 

Global diversified miner South32 has reported a mixed performance for the nine months ended March 31, with some of its commodities’ yearly guidance having been revised downward. Notably, the Mozal... 

Copper prices fell on Thursday on uncertainty over further U.S. rate hikes and a sluggish recovery of demand in China, while zinc hit a five-month low after a ramp-up in inventories. Three-month... 

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has set a new first quarter record in iron-ore shipments during the three months to March. The miner on Thursday reported that iron-ore shipments from the Pilbara... 

Alcoa said lower prices for its metal-making ingredients will help to lower production costs in the second quarter as aluminum demand stays robust. Earnings will get a boost in the second quarter... 

Copper edged higher on Tuesday after data revealed faster than expected economic growth in top consumer China while tin rose for a second day on concern over supply from Myanmar. Benchmark copper... 

Tin prices soared on Monday to their highest in nearly two months as news of a mining ban in Myanmar, a major producer of the soldering metal, fuelled worries about shortages. Benchmark tin CMSN3... 

Sustainability can play an important role in acquiring and retaining customers, as well as in developing new market opportunities, says automation specialist Omron. One area where the company wants... 

MTN South Africa has accelerated its drive to ensure a resilient network as many of its towers are, in some cases, completely stripped, with the company spending over R1.5-billion this year. Teams... 

Prices of most base metals in London were under pressure on Thursday as recession fears again dampened demand outlook, despite support from a shaky dollar. Three-month copper on the London Metal... 

Diversified miner South32 has announced the appointment of two new independent non-executive directors to its board, as well as the resignation of independent non-executive director Guy Landsdown.... 

Major Rio Tinto has begun construction on the C$240-million expansion of its Alma smelter, in Quebec. The project would increase the production capacity for low-carbon, high value aluminium...