October 20, 2023

Brazil’s J&F to invest more than $1 billion in mining assets bought from Vale

Since taking over the mines, J&F has managed to double its 2021 production to 4 million tons of ore.

October 20, 2023

Superdeep diamonds reveal how Gondwana grew from below

Superdeep diamonds likely migrated to the surface together with different parts of the former supercontinent Gondwana following violent volcanic eruptions.

October 19, 2023

Vale taps former investor relations head as CEO of Bionow

Vale subsidiary Bionow, which has been formed to produce biocarbon, is in its early stages.

October 19, 2023

Indonesian copper-gold company storms ranking of world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks

Amid a wider slump, MINING.COM’s ranking was lit up by newcomer Amman Minerals, which now sits just outside the top 10 after minting at least six new billionaires since its July…

October 19, 2023

RMI and Copper Mark release Risk Readiness Assessment criteria

RRA consists of 33 criteria covering ESG risks, and defines due diligence requirements.

October 19, 2023

Ero Copper’s Tucumã project on schedule for H2 2024 production

The company is now focused on executing the first phase of the plant commissioning prior to year-end.

October 19, 2023

US suspends some sanctions on Venezuelan oil, gas, gold sectors

The US also lifted some restrictions on bond trading, after Maduro’s government entered talks with some members of the opposition about open election.

October 18, 2023

Brazil’s Batista brothers to invest $1 billion to boost iron ore mines

J&F, the family holding, emerged as the surprise buyer of Vale’s iron ore and manganese mines in the central west state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

October 18, 2023

Brazilian court rules in favor of Brazil Potash’s Autazes project

The $2.5 billion project aims to provide an initial output that is sufficient to cover approximately 20% of Brazil’s potash needs.

October 18, 2023

Antofagasta shares fall after 2024 copper output forecast disappoints

The Chilean miner said it produced 469,100 tons of copper in the first nine months of 2023, 4.1% higher than the same year ago period.