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Harmony Gold Completes Acquisition of Australia-based Mac Copper in $1 Billion Deal
December 11, 2025
Harmony Gold Mining has completed the acquisition of MAC Copper Limited, the owner of the high-grade CSA Copper Mine in New South Wales, Australia. “Harmony is one of the world’s leading gold producers with a proud 75-year operating history and
Anglo American and Teck Shareholders Approve Merger, to Form Anglo Teck Group
December 10, 2025
Anglo American and Teck Resources shareholder vote at the special meeting where the proposed merger of equals with Anglo American was approved. “We are extremely pleased to have received such strong support both from shareholders and stakeholders alike. Today marks
Teck’s Formula 1-style Control Room Shows What Modern Mining Looks Like, Chile
December 10, 2025
Rohitesh Dhawan, president and chief executive officer of the International Council on Mining and Metals, was in Chile recently and shared a look at a very different kind of mine site, one defined by data, automation, and real-time decision-making rather
BHP and Rio Tinto Welcome First Caterpillar Battery-electric Haul Trucks to the Pilbara, Australia
December 10, 2025
Australia’s first Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar Iron Ore Mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site testing, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, of Caterpillar’s battery-electric heavy haulage technology in the
Barrick Resolves Disputes with Mali Government
December 5, 2025
Barrick Mining has entered into an agreement which puts an end to all of its disputes with the government of the Republic of Mali regarding the Loulo and Gounkoto mines. All charges brought against Barrick, its affiliates, and employees will
Cornish Metals Releases Progress Update on Its South Crofty Tin Project, UK
December 3, 2025
Cornish Metals has released an update on the progress of activities at South Crofty Tin Project. “The work program at South Crofty has continued this year following the successful fundraise completed in Q1, and is progressing in line with our
Rio Tinto, Mitsui, and Nippon Steel to Invest $733 Million West Angelas Mine, Australia
November 25, 2025
Rio Tinto, Mitsui and Nippon Steel will invest $733 million (Rio Tinto share $389 million) to develop the West Angelas Sustaining Project, part of the Robe River joint venture in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The project, to develop new iron
Western Copper and Gold Strengthens Boards with Appointment of Mark Smith
November 24, 2025
Western Copper and Gold has appointed Mark E. Smith, P.E., P.Eng., to its board of directors. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Mark to our board. Mark has a deep understanding of the Yukon and has been a well-respected technical
District Metals Launches New Website for Swedish Subsidiary Bergslagen Metals
November 20, 2025
District Metals has launched a new website for its wholly owned Swedish subsidiary, Bergslagen Metals. The new platform is designed to strengthen communication, transparency, and trust between the company and local communities and other stakeholders. The Bergslagen Metals website is
Freeport-McMoRan Releases Update on Restart Plans for Grasberg Minerals District, Indonesia
November 19, 2025
Freeport-McMoRan released plans to restore large-scale production from PT Freeport Indonesia’s (PTFI) Grasberg Operations in Central Papua, Indonesia. PTFI commenced production from the unaffected Deep Mill Level Zone and Big Gossan underground mines in late October 2025. Remediation activities are
