Teck Resources’ QB2 to cost up to $500m more than planned It estimates the covid-19 pandemic will impact the expansion project's cost by $900 to $1.1 billion, up from the $600 million anticipated. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2022 | 7:55 am
BHP shares fall on last day of trading in London The company’s 20-year-old presence in the stock draws to a close, as part of a plan to simplify its corporate structure. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2022 | 3:55 am
De Beers boosts production to meet recovering demand It saw 2021 production jump by 29% to 32.3 million carats, as the miner boosted output to meet recovering demand. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 27, 2022 | 6:52 am
Anglo American ups copper guidance on Quellaveco start It expects to produce between 680,000 and 760,000 tonnes in 2022, as the giant copper mine in Peru begins operations mid-year. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 27, 2022 | 4:35 am
Fresnillo cuts production targets on Omicron labour shortage The miner said labour absences fuelled by the latest covid-19 variant would have a greater impact on production than anticipated. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2022 | 7:01 am
Glencore, Managem to produce cobalt from recycled batteries The companies have partnered up to extract cobalt, lithium carbonate and nickel hydroxide from recycled battery materials. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2022 | 3:49 am
Barrick Gold mines in Tanzania reach Tier One status The mines, in Barrick's hands since late 2019, delivered a combined output of over 500,000 ounces of gold last year. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2022 | 6:28 am
Galantas Gold secures $1m loan to finish Irish mine The fresh funds will be used for moving the Omagh gold project in Northern Ireland into production and for working capital, the company said. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2022 | 4:03 am
Zijin Mining to explore for lithium in DRC The Chinese miner has launched its first lithium exploration project in a joint venture with DRC-owned firm Cominiere. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2022 | 6:04 am
Sibanye-Stillwater ditches $1bn Brazil copper and nickel deal The assets were the Santa Rita nickel and Serrote copper mines, and would have boosted the miner's growing battery metals portfolio. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2022 | 3:51 am