Peru is losing a battle against illegal gold mining in its rainforestsmining.com
“They have the upper hand because it’s almost impossible to stop them.,” federal prosecutor said.
AI date center boom, power grids strengthen investment case for coppermining.com
Copper is having a moment. It may be a long one.
MinRes plans move into copper after record profitmining.com
CEO told investors the company is planning to expand internationally and acquire at least one copper project.
Argentina, Chile revive cross-border mining framework for investmentmining.com
Chile’s mining minister said the partnership could unlock over $20 billion in investments and increase copper production
EGA restarts quarter of Al Taweelah smelter after Iran attackmining.com
The company continued to operate at about 50% capacity since the attack, getting back to full production in early 2027.
Lynas expands global footprint, eyes new rare earths supply dealsmining.com
Lynas reported a sharp increase in annual profit, and said it plans to expand its global supply chain.
Trump laments lack of US aluminum amid trade row with Canadamining.com
Most of the aluminum consumed in the US comes from Canada, making it an important factor in the trade war.
Port Hedland unions place wage deal counterproposal to BHP ahead of September 8 talksmining.com
BHP’s proposal wouldn’t eliminate inequality between workers, the union said as they placed a counterproposal.
Gold rally gains momentum ahead of US inflation data, Jackson Hole eventmining.com
Spot gold rose 1.5%, reaching its highest level since May, as the market awaits new reports on interest rates.
MMG confirms restart of operations at Las Bambas copper mine in Perumining.com
Operations were shut down last week after an accident killed two workers and injured three and launched an investigation