Red metal’s critical role in achieving net zero
The road to zero carbon will see an extraordinary build-out of low-carbon electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable power-generating capacity. And
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Base Metals
First Quantum 2022 achieves annual copper production of 776kt
First Quantum achieved annual copper production of 776kt that was within the 2022 revised guidance range of 755kt to 785kt.
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Taseko Copper gets money for solvent extraction and electrowinning plant
Taseko Mines Limited has stated it has obtained an underwritten commitment for US$25 million from Banc of America Leasing &
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Taseko Mines obtains financing for Florence Copper operation
Taseko Mines has said it has obtained an underwritten commitment for US$25 million from Banc of America Leasing & Capital,
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Barrick targets 2028 for start up of Reko Diq copper-gold mine
ISLAMABAD – Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow has advised the Pakistan federal and Balochistan provincial government that, following
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Constellium signs a multi-year aluminium agreement to supply Daher
Constellium SE has announced that it has entered into a multi-year contract with Daher to supply a wide range of
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Alba to start installing Solar PV Panels over 37,000 m2
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has announced that it has awarded its Solar Farm Project towards Advanced United Systems (AUS) to
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Dundee achieved 2022 gold production guidance, copper slightly below
Dundee Precious Metals has reported that in 2022, the company produced 273.1 koz of gold, achieving annual production guidance of
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Barrick Broadens Copper Base in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Barrick Gold Corporation has signed new joint venture agreements with Ma’aden for two prospective exploration projects
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10 reasons why aluminium is metal of choice
Material manufacturers should continuously strive for transparency regarding the carbon footprint of their products and how it is measured. This
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AfriTin reports record concentrate production at its Uis tin mine
AfriTin Mining reported record levels of concentrate production at its Uis tin mine in November, according to its latest quarterly
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Hydro aluminium invests in green transission
There is an increased demand for aluminium products with a low-climate footprint and Hydro is investing in new technology to
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Tin-tungsten upgrade in Hemerdon processing plant
Tungsten West has announced an update to ore reserve and resource estimates for its Hemerdon tungsten-tin project, Devon, UK. Most
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Hydro projects launched in 2021-2022 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
In 2021, Hydro launched new climate ambitions to become carbon neutral by 2050, with a partial goal of having several
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Alba locks in a record-breaking production of 1,600,111 MT
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has recorded a new historic production record of 1,600,111 metric tonnes (MT) in 2022 — an increase
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El Domo: one of highest grade and lowest capital intensity copper-gold projects
Adventus Mining and Salazar Resources have announced that the Government of Ecuador has signed the investment contract in support of
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First Quantum Minerals update regarding of the Cobre Panamá mine
TORONTO – Formal discussions between First Quantum, MPSA and the Government of Panamá (“the Government”) resumed on December 26, 2022
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Jubilee continues to expand its operational footprint and project portfolio
The Company announces that it has undertaken a restructuring of its Executive Team in-line with its expanding production profile, and
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Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Turquoise Hill
LONDON Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Turquoise Hill Resources for a consideration of approximately $3.1 billion, simplifying its
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Jubilee Metals: Zambia Copper and Cobalt Operations Update
Jubilee, the AIM and Altx traded metals processing company, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the water infrastructure
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Harmony acquires Eva Copper, marks beginning of its strategic diversification
JOHANNESBURG – Harmony Gold Mining Company has announce that its acquisition of the Eva Copper project is complete and payment
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Constellium to develop lower carbon, lower cost aluminium extrusion alloys
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) announced today that it is leading a new consortium of automakers and suppliers to develop lower
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Tin rallies, major investment needed
Tin prices have rallied again in recent days, in sync with other base metals. More positive macro sentiment around China
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Anglo American lowers copper production outlook on lower grades
Anglo American has reported it expects to produce less copper than forecast due to lower grades. The South African miner
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Kamoto Copper innovative employee engagement solution
Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), one of the world’s leading producers of copper and cobalt based in the Lualaba province of the
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Rio Tinto to mine 600 kt copper in 2023, iron ore subject to risks
Rio Tinto has released its production guidance for 2023, in which Pilbara iron ore shipments (100% basis) of 320 to
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Trafigura secures $600m financing for cobalt and copper projects in DRC
Commodity trading, metals and mining group Trafigura has reported that the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB)
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AA secures desalinated water supply for Los Bronces Copper Mine
Anglo American has secured desalinated water supply for its Los Bronces copper mine in Chile from 2025 – following the
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Glencore to co-acquire Cobar copper mine for US$1.1 billion
Glencore and Metals Acquisition Corp (MAC) have entered into a binding amendment agreement, amending terms announced on 17 March 2022, for the sale
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Anglo American, Aurubis collaborate on sustainable copper value chain
Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with Aurubis – a global provider of non-ferrous metals and one of
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