October 31, 2023

BHP to inject $4.9 billion into Jansen to double potash output

BHP is going ahead with Jansen stage two expansion, even before the first phase of the Canadian potash mine is in production.

October 30, 2023

Freeport-McMoRan CEO inducted into National Mining Hall of Fame

Richard Adkerson was the chief architect of the $26 billion “dream come true” purchase of Phelps Dodge in 2007, at the time the largest mining acquisition in history.

October 30, 2023

Rio Tinto, Prysmian sign supply deal for low-carbon aluminum from Canadian operations

The aim is to build a more sustainable North American supply chain for materials needed to expand power grids for the energy transition.

October 30, 2023

Panama electoral court says it can’t hold a mine referendum

President Laurentino Cortizo said on Sunday Panama would hold a referendum to decide whether to scrap a contract with First Quantum.

October 30, 2023

Teck parts ways with president and COO Harry Conger after massive cost overruns at QB2

Teck chief executive Jonathan Price is taking over as president, while the company searches for a permanent COO replacement.

October 30, 2023

Hecla invests $7.2 million in Dolly Varden Silver, ups share to 15%-plus

Dolly Varden owns 100% of the Kitsault Valley silver-gold project, located in the southern tip of BC’s Golden Triangle.

October 30, 2023

Fortuna Silver wins another court decision in Mexico, has San Jose EIA reinstated

In its ruling on Monday, the Federal Administrative Court dismissed the allegations contained in the annulment resolution.

October 30, 2023

Glencore cuts 2023 nickel guidance as strikes hit production

The company has lowered its guidance for full-year nickel production by 9% to approximately 102,000 metric tons.

October 30, 2023

Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects

President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract.

October 29, 2023

Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fades

A handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to Trafigura Group are increasingly willing to enter new deals for Russian metals.