Arc Minerals inks multi-million JV deal with Anglo American
Anglo American (LSE: AAL) has inked a joint venture deal with base-metals focused junior Arc Minerals (LSE: ARCMA) to explore for copper and cobalt in Zambia, marking the first new…
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Glencore hails trading unit outlook, cuts copper guidance
Miner and commodities trader Glencore (LSE: GLEN) touted on Thursday prospects for its trading unit, saying it faces another strong year as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to drive up…
AngloGold told to keep headquarters in Johannesburg
AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) will have to keep trading shares in South Africa to conclude the sale of its last remaining assets in the country to rival Harmony Gold (NYSE:…
Emissions to drop 6% this year due to pandemic: WMO
Greenhouse emissions are expected to fall by 6% this year due to a global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said, but that would not…
COVID-19 cuts US$280B swathe through top 50 mining companies
MINING.COM’s ranking of the world’s 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a beleaguered industry at the end of the first quarter 2020, despite a resurgent gold price…
Copper price meltdown sinks mining stocks
The decline in the copper price accelerated on Wednesday, as pandemic fears grip global markets and mining companies announce a wave of production halts and project construction suspensions. Copper trading…
Alrosa steps up efforts to brighten up fluorescent diamond sales
Alrosa, the world’s top diamond miner by volume, is betting on a new strategy to boost its sales amid an industry-wide slowdown that has hit small companies the hardest. The…
Leaked EIS buoys Northern Dynasty’s Pebble
Controversial development plans for Northern Dynasty Minerals’ (TSX: NDM; NYSE-AM: NAK) wholly-owned Pebble project in southwest Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, have swung further in the company’s favour following the release…
Mitsubishi acquires 30% of Mantoverde copper mine
Japanese powerhouse Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (MMC) has acquired a 30% stake in Mantos Copper’s Mantoverde mine and associated projects in Chile for US$263 million. MMC has been seeking to participate…
Miners should adopt ‘next-generation’ values to battle reputation crisis, Anglo American boss says
Despite mining’s contribution to almost every aspect of modern life, the industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives, which has brought it to the reputation…
Social investors and lower emissions to shape mining’s short-term future, Deloitte reports
The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from communities in host countries, consumers and society at large, demanding transparent, ethical supply chains, as well as a lower carbon…
Anglo American reports roof collapse at Queensland coal mine
Anglo American (LON: AAL) has reported a roof collapse in parts of its Moranbah North coking coal mine in Queensland, Australia. The diversified miner said no one was injured in…