Keywords: Mining industry


Côte d’Ivoire’s largest gold project begins production ahead of schedule

Côte d’Ivoire has reached a major milestone in its mining sector with the first gold production from the Koné project, one of the country’s largest mining developments. The mine, operated by Canadian company Montage Gold, produced its first gold pour on September 26, marking......

South Africa’s platinum sector faces new crisis as 1,114 jobs are put at risk

South Africa’s platinum industry is facing another setback after Sibanye-Stillwater announced consultations over a proposed restructuring of its Kwezi mine, a move that could put 1,114 jobs at risk. The potential job losses include 781 positions held by the company’s employees and a further......

BHP and Port Hedland unions fail to reach wage agreement as negotiations continue

Wage negotiations between global mining company BHP and labour unions representing employees at Port Hedland concluded without a breakthrough, leaving both parties to continue discussions in the coming days as they seek a new long-term employment agreement. Despite recent signs of progress, negotiators......

Hindustan Zinc appoints new CEO as strong metal prices drive profit surge

India's Hindustan Zinc has appointed Amarendu Prakash as its next chief executive officer while reporting a sharp increase in quarterly earnings, supported by a strong rise in base and precious metal prices. The company announced on Friday that Prakash, the former chairman and managing director......

BHP port workers move toward strike after wage negotiations reach deadlock

BHP is preparing for industrial disruption after negotiations between the mining company and port workers failed to produce a new agreement, prompting union representatives to confirm plans for protected strike action later this week. The Combined BHP Ports Union announced that discussions with management......

Aditya Birla Group plans $1.26 billion expansion of Odisha alumina refinery

India’s Aditya Birla Group has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its alumina production capacity in eastern India, with a proposed additional investment of $1.26 billion in its Kansariguda refinery project in Odisha. The expansion, to be carried out through group company Hindalco Industries,......

Trump’s critical minerals strategy meets resistance from allies and industry

The United States is facing growing resistance to its proposed strategy for boosting critical minerals production, as key allies and industry stakeholders question the effectiveness of government-backed pricing measures. The issue is expected to be a major topic of discussion among leaders attending......

Ghana reviews Gold Fields Tarkwa mining lease under new conditions

Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to renewing the mining lease for the Tarkwa gold mine operated by Gold Fields, while making clear that future approval will depend on a stricter review process rather than an automatic extension. Government officials stated that the renewal procedure will involve......

Australian court orders Fortescue to compensate Indigenous community

An Australian court has ordered Fortescue to pay A$150 million in compensation to an Indigenous community after ruling that the company caused significant damage to culturally important heritage sites. The decision represents one of the most important legal rulings in recent years involving Indigenous......