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Newmont again postpones investment decision for Yanacocha Sulphides project
24th February 2025 By: Reuters

Precious metals miner Newmont said on Friday that it will again postpone a final investment decision for its Yanacocha Sulphides project in Peru. In a statement, the company said the postponement... 


Indonesia Minister says Freeport can resume copper concentrate exports
21st February 2025 By: Reuters

The Indonesian government has agreed to allow copper miner PT Freeport Indonesia to resume exports of copper concentrate until repairs at its smelter are completed, Energy and Mineral Resources... 


Marula Mining CEO Jason Brewer
Marula hosts site visit to further verify high-grade copper concentrate samples at Kinusi
21st February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa- and UK-listed Marula Mining has advised it will host a site visit at its Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, to show a European commodity trading group its high-grade copper concentrate... 


Teck CEO Jonathan Price
Teck CEO downplays potential impact of proposed US tariffs
21st February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian copper and zinc miner Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price has moved to assure investors that the company remains well positioned, despite potential trade tariffs that may be imposed by the... 


JOHN SISAY
Despite Namibia’s growing reputation in the global mining sector, much of its land remains underexplored
Mining sector in global spotlight
21st February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Namibia’s mining industry is gaining global recognition, driven by strong regulations, clear policies and a commitment to economic growth, reports copper mining company Consolidated Copper CEO John... 


Rosond appoints industry veteran to drive innovation, growth
21st February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As experienced mining professional Glen McGavigan settles into his new role as CEO of drilling and exploration specialist Rosond, he is eyeing a new era of growth and innovation, as well as... 


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Multifaceted approach required for sector resilience
21st February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Building long-term resilience in South Africa’s mining sector requires a multifaceted approach that includes the integration of new technologies, enhanced safety standards, adequate fit-for purpose... 


Copper demand, prices likely to boom, despite uncertain macroeconomics
21st February 2025 By: Irma Venter

When looking ahead to 2050, the global economy is probably going to need about 80% to 90% more copper than what is being produced today – which adds up to between 50-million and 60-million tons a... 


Mineraloised quartzite from the Gorob depost in Namibia
Hope and Gorob copper/gold mining project, Namibia
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Independent consultancy firm delivering integrated solutions to the minerals industry, Sound Mining, is conducting an updated mine design and production schedule to assist preferred contractors... 


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BHP copper smelter and refinery expansion, Australia
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP is assessing the optimal pathway for a smelter and refinery expansion at Olympic Dam. 


Aerial view of the Carrapateena project
Carrapateena block cave expansion, Australia – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP is continuing to invest in processing plant capacity to allow for an uplift in throughput to seven-million tonnes a year.  


Aerial view of the Kansanshi mine
Kansanshi mine – S3 expansion project, Zambia – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is on track for completion by mid-2025. 


Location map of the Los Azules project
Los Azules copper project, Argentina – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

McEwen has applied for the admission of the project to Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime. 


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Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The suspensive conditions to transactions between Orion Minerals’ New Okiep Exploration Company and New Okiep Mining Company, and historically disadvantaged South Africans, have been met. 


Image of graphite on a sorting table at the Orom Cross project
Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has successfully completed all geotechnical holes at the Camp Lode graphite deposit at the project. 


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Prominent Hill operation expansion project, Australia – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Shaft sinking is about 70% complete. 


Construction of Africa’s largest smelter project at Kamoa-Kakula is now complete.
Ivanhoe entering era of free cash flow generation – Friedland
20th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines is entering a new phase of strong free cash flow generation, following the completion of peak capital expenditures at its flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex... 


Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser
Gold Fields boosts free cash, uplifts dividend, outlines South Deep renewables outlook
20th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and New York-listed Gold Fields on Thursday, February 20, delivered an attributable profit of $1 245-million for the year to the end of December, which was well up on the $703-million... 


Tertiary Minerals advances drilling at Konkola West
20th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has reported that the drilling of hole KWDD001 at its Konkola West copper project, in Zambia, has advanced past 2 600 m down-hole depth and is now drilling ahead in the... 


World’s biggest miners pinched by iron-ore’s China problem
World’s biggest miners pinched by iron-ore’s China problem
20th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The world’s biggest miners, having cashed in on China’s once-rampant demand for iron-ore, are starting to reel from the impact of their main customer’s economic struggles. BHP Group, Rio Tinto... 


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Anglo American achieves strong operational, cost performance; portfolio simplification progressing
20th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global miner Anglo American achieved a strong operational and cost performance for the year ended December 31, with $1.3-billion of costs removed on a run rate basis and a further $500-million to... 


The Gibraltar mine in British Columbia
Taseko forecasts copper growth in 2025
20th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Taseko Mines has outlined a strong growth trajectory for its copper production in 2025, following a challenging 2024 impacted by labour disruptions and maintenance shutdowns. The... 


The Los Bronces mine
Anglo American, Codelco seek to unlock further value from Los Bronces, Andina mines
20th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Anglo American’s 50.1%-owned subsidiary Anglo American Sur (AAS) and the Chilean State-owned mining company Codelco have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a framework to... 


Faan Bornman, Technology Manager – Processing Equipment, Multotec
Multotec opens test work and showroom facility, available to local and global clients
20th February 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Multotec is proud to announce that it has opened its consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow to efficiently serve the... 


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Barrick files technical reports for Lumwana expansion, Reko Diq projects
20th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian miner Barrick Gold Corp has filed technical reports for each of the Reko Diq and Lumwana Expansion projects, in Pakistan and Zambia, respectively. Barrick indirectly owns 50% of the Reko... 


Codelco, Anglo American set to jointly operate neighboring Chile mines, newspaper reports
Codelco, Anglo American set to jointly operate neighboring Chile mines, newspaper reports
20th February 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean state-run copper giant Codelco and London-listed miner Anglo American are set to announce a deal to jointly operate neighboring copper mines in central Chile, according to a report by... 


Jacob Stausholm delivered Rio Tinto's 2024 results from the US, where he is meeting with officials.
Rio Tinto CEO weighs in on Trump’s aluminium tariffs
20th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm has expressed caution regarding the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium, stating that the ultimate... 


Rio Tinto opposes bid to cut London listing, 2024 profit hits five-year low
Rio Tinto opposes bid to cut London listing, 2024 profit hits five-year low
20th February 2025 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto does not support a push by some shareholders to consolidate the company's dual-exchange share listing in Sydney, its CEO told Reuters on Wednesday as the miner reported its lowest... 


Glencore, CEO Gary Nagle.
Operationally, 2024 was strong year for Glencore, CEO Gary Nagle highlights
19th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Operationally, 2024 was a strong year for Glencore,  CEO Gary Nagle highlighted on Wednesday, when the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining and marketing company’s industrial assets... 


Copper falls as Citi predicts prices will retreat on US tariffs
Copper falls as Citi predicts prices will retreat on US tariffs
19th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper in London declined after Citigroup flagged risks of a pullback in prices from the impact of US tariffs on demand. The metal has risen almost 8% this year due to resilience in the physical... 


Wheaton CEO Randy Smallwood
Wheaton exceeds 2024 guidance, projects strong growth to 2029
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals said on Tuesday that it had produced 633 000 gold-equivalent ounces (GEOs) in 2024, surpassing the upper-end of its guidance range of 620 000... 


Ivanhoe unveils independent Phase 2, Phase 3 expansion studies for Platreef
Ivanhoe unveils independent Phase 2, Phase 3 expansion studies for Platreef
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ subsidiary Ivanplats and its partners have welcomed the positive and significant results from two independent technical studies completed on the Phase 2 and Phase 3... 


Cobalt Blue diversifies, proposes name change
Cobalt Blue diversifies, proposes name change
18th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Cobalt Blue Holdings (COB) on Tuesday announced an earn-in agreement with AuKing Mining for the Halls Creek project in Kimberley, Western Australia. The earn-in agreement diversifies... 


Ex-Glencore, Lundin execs launch firm hunting for copper, gold assets
18th February 2025 By: Reuters

Former Glencore and Lundin executives have set up a private mining shell company to acquire gold, silver and copper assets in the Americas, aiming to tap into an estimated $15-billion in available... 


Barrick signs MoU with Zambia to boost mining and exploration
Resources Watch
18th February 2025

This week: Barrick signs MoU with Zambia to boost mining and exploration and, Pan African says it can operate and grow in South Africa ‘very successfully’ 


Chilean miner Antofagasta's annual core profit rises 11%
18th February 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta posted an 11% jump in annual core profit on Tuesday, helped by higher metal prices. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the... 


Barro Alto nickel in Brazil
MMG to acquire Anglo American's nickel business for $500m
18th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining group Anglo American has agreed to sell its nickel business to mid-tier miner MMG for up to $500-million, the companies announced on Tuesday. The transaction, which includes... 


Robert Friedland
Billionaire Friedland’s iron-ore miner seeks up to A$300m in Australia IPO
18th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mining billionaire Robert Friedland’s latest venture, iron-ore producer Ivanhoe Atlantic, is seeking to raise as much as A$300-million from an initial public offering (IPO) in Australia, people... 


BHP CEO Mike Henry
BHP CEO strikes upbeat tone despite profit decline
18th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major BHP remains optimistic about demand for its products, despite a decline in interim profit and ongoing global economic uncertainties. CEO Mike Henry on Tuesday highlighted... 


Chalice reports metallurgical 'breakthrough' at Gonneville
Chalice reports metallurgical 'breakthrough' at Gonneville
17th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Chalice Mining has announced a metallurgical breakthrough at its Gonneville project, in Western Australia, successfully producing saleable copper and nickel concentrates from low-grade... 


Vale expects to raise Carajas iron ore output by 13% with billionaire investment
Vale expects to raise Carajas iron ore output by 13% with billionaire investment
17th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Brazilian miner Vale said on Friday it expects to raise iron ore production in its main complex Carajas, in northern Brazil, by nearly 13% through 2030 as part of a 70-billion real ($12.26-billion)... 


Glencore says it rejected an approach for its DRC operations last year
Glencore says it rejected an approach for its DRC operations last year
17th February 2025 By: Reuters

Miner and commodity trader Glencore said on Friday it had rejected an unsolicited approach from an unnamed buyer for its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the end of last year.... 


Storied Peruvian exec resurfaces at Canadian copper startup
Storied Peruvian exec resurfaces at Canadian copper startup
17th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

After decades overseeing some of Peru’s biggest mines, Victor Gobitz has reemerged at the helm of a Canadian startup that has plans to begin copper production in a year and go public in the medium... 


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