Keywords: Mining


Zambia rejects US aid deal tying health funding to mining access

Zambia has refused a proposed agreement with the United States that would link more than $1 billion in health funding to expanded access for US companies to the country’s mineral resources, drawing criticism from health advocates and lawmakers. The draft deal, first reported by The Guardian, outlines......

Bitcoin miners face greater risk from falling BTC price than oil surge

Bitcoin mining companies are more vulnerable to fluctuations in the price of Bitcoin than to rising electricity costs triggered by higher oil prices, according to a new analysis examining the impact of the Iran related oil shock on the cryptocurrency industry. A report released this week by Luxor Technology’s......

Turkish industrial production rises 1.1% in January

Türkiye’s industrial sector began the year with modest growth, reflecting mixed performance across key subsectors of the economy. According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the country’s industrial production index recorded a 1.1% increase in January compared......

Codelco and Microsoft partner to explore AI in mining operations

Chile's state-owned copper producer, Codelco, the world's largest copper mining company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, automation, and digital security in mining operations. The announcement was......

More than 200 dead after landslide at mining site in DR Congo

A landslide at a mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly left more than 200 people dead, according to officials in Kinshasa. The disaster occurred at the Rubaya mining area, a major source of coltan located in the conflict-affected province of North Kivu Province. The......

Morocco climbs to 15th globally in Fraser Institute mining ranking

Morocco has strengthened its position as a leading destination for mining investment, ranking 15th worldwide in the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies for 2025. The report assessed 68 mining jurisdictions globally, including 14 in Africa. It drew on responses from 256 mining......

Barrick Mining boosts quarterly dividend 140% on record profits

Barrick Mining announced Wednesday a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share for Q4 2025, a 140 percent increase from the prior quarter and the company's boldest move yet in shareholder returns. The gold and copper producer also unveiled a new dividend policy dedicating 50 percent of attributable free......

United States and India boost mining ties after trade pact

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Washington on Tuesday to celebrate a new trade agreement slashing American tariffs on Indian goods and expanding cooperation on critical minerals and energy security. The State Department talks followed......

Copper prices plunge amid broad metals sell-off shaking global markets

Copper prices tumbled sharply on Monday for the second straight session, swept up in a widespread sell-off of commodities that rattled markets from South Africa to London and hammered mining stocks worldwide. The red metal slid toward $5.70 per pound in U.S. trading, extending Friday's steep losses......