January 10, 2024

Fortuna cuts down debt using cash generated from Séguéla mine

The Canadian precious metals miner has paid down an additional $41 million in debt using cash on hand.

January 10, 2024

Taseko says Gibraltar mine output rose 26% to 123 million lb. copper in 2023

The rise was supported by a strong fourth quarter during which 34 million lb. of copper and 369,000 lb. of molybdenum were produced.

January 10, 2024

Vale BM says decision to merge Canada nickel ops with Glencore a priority

Talks for a Sudbury tie-up have been on and off since 2006.

January 10, 2024

Ivanhoe Electric shocks Saudi geology to spot targets

Ivanhoe Electric is part of a growing number of international stage.mining.companies investing in Saudi Arabia.

January 10, 2024

De Beers to spend $1 billion on Botswana mine expansion

The approved investment will be used to convert the Jwaneng open pit mine into an underground diamond operation.

January 9, 2024

Epiroc, Vale Canada bolster mine safety and innovation

Vale Base Metals plans to use Epiroc’s technology and digital advances in underground technology to remove employees from the rock face, production drilling areas, and ground support locations.

January 9, 2024

Union members stage demonstration at First Quantum’s Panama mine

While the objectives of the demonstration were unclear, it’s the latest sign of the role played by resource nationalism in the shutdown of the Cobre Panama mine.

January 8, 2024

Ivanhoe eyes higher copper output at Kamoa-Kakula

It produced 393,551 tonnes of the metal last year, an 18% increase from 2022, and it expects to churn out 440,000-490,000 tonnes this year.

January 8, 2024

Simandou build expected to start in 2024 after almost 30 years of setbacks

Set to be the world’s largest new iron ore mine, the project will add around 5% to global seaborne supply when it comes on line.

January 7, 2024

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.