In a significant development for the mining industry, the Responsible Copper Mining Framework, which has gained traction in recent years, is being extended to encompass the extraction of nickel, zinc, and molybdenum. This expansion marks a critical step forward in promoting responsible and sustainable practices within the resource extraction sector, addressing environmental, social, and economic…
The competition for mined copper resources is anticipated to increase, posing a challenge to Chinese firms responsible for half of the world’s refined copper production. Despite significant output cuts affecting the metal market, it is unlikely that these cuts will be substantial. Chinese copper producers, primarily state-owned, face pressure to uphold or elevate production targets…
Amidst the ongoing violent turmoil in Ecuador, the emerging mining industry envisions a path forward, as both operational mines and upcoming projects are anticipated to proceed as scheduled, bolstered by heightened security measures. Despite residents taking refuge at home due to President Daniel Noboa’s war on drug gangs, mines belonging to Lundin Gold Inc. and…
Panama and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. are reportedly close to reaching an agreement to save the Canadian mining company’s Cobre Panama copper mine project. The two sides have been in talks for months over the future of the project, which has been stalled for several years due to a dispute over royalty payments and other…
Since the turn of the century, Canada has fallen from its standing as the world’s leading producer of minerals. Economic analyses estimate that for the globe’s top 10 countries, Canada’s rankings have dropped from the top or near-top producer in most minerals, to as low as the 8th or 9th in the rankings. A newly…
Vale, one of the world’s largest mining companies, is set to mark a significant milestone as the first shipment of iron ore from its highly anticipated S11D mine begins its journey to Asia. The S11D project, located in Brazil’s Carajás region, is renowned for its immense scale, advanced technology, and potential to reshape the global…
The arrival of Australian coal in the Chinese market has been a long time coming, with the market already oversupplied and demand for coal decreasing. This has made it difficult for Australian coal to compete with the cheaper, higher quality coal from other countries. However, the recent arrival of Australian coal in the Chinese market…
Botswana Diamonds, a diamond exploration and project development company, has announced that it has started diamond mining operations in South Africa. The company is exploring for diamonds in the country’s Northern Cape Province, which is renowned for its diamond deposits. Botswana Diamonds has already acquired a number of diamond-bearing properties in the region and is…
Rio Tinto announced on Wednesday a power purchase agreement to source electricity from a new solar farm in Queensland, as part of its commitment to environmentally sustainable practices for its aluminum operations on the east coast of Australia. The company aims to reduce its direct and indirect emissions by 50% by 2030. Under a 25-year…
Anglo Asian Mining, the London listed gold, copper and silver producer, reported a return to profitability in the first half of 2018, driven by a doubling of copper production. The company, which operates in Azerbaijan, said its copper output rose to 1,721 tonnes in the six months to June 30, up from 843 tonnes a…