First Quantum Reports Wider Q1 Loss Despite Higher Copper Output Forecast 1 Corporate News Copper 

First Quantum Reports Wider Q1 Loss Despite Higher Copper Output Forecast

First Quantum Q1 2026 Loss Widens on Rising Costs and Lower Output, but Copper Production Outlook Raised First Quantum Minerals reported a significantly wider loss for the first quarter of 2026, as increased operating costs and weaker copper production weighed on financial performance, despite an improved full-year output forecast. The company posted a net loss attributable to shareholders of $196 million, compared with a $23 million loss in the same period last year. Adjusted loss for the quarter came in at $147 million, or $0.18 per share. Operational challenges were… Read More Here
Anglo American Reports Modest Copper Growth While Advancing Strategic Restructuring 2 Copper Corporate News International 

Anglo American Reports Modest Copper Growth While Advancing Strategic Restructuring

Anglo American Q1 Copper Output Rises 1% as Company Pushes Asset Sales and Maintains 2026 Production Outlook Anglo American reported a 1% year-on-year increase in copper production for the first quarter, supported by improved output at its Chilean operations, including Los Bronces Mine and Collahuasi Mine. The company also reaffirmed its full-year production guidance. The miner, which has agreed to merge with Teck Resources, is moving forward with plans to streamline its portfolio. This includes divesting non-core assets such as its coal operations and its diamond business, De Beers. Chief… Read More Here
Barrick Mining Names North America Leadership Team Ahead of Planned IPO 3 International Corporate News Gold Mining Personality 

Barrick Mining Names North America Leadership Team Ahead of Planned IPO

Barrick Appoints Executive Team to Lead North American Business Spin-Off Barrick Mining Corporation announced on Tuesday the appointment of a new executive leadership team for its North American operations as the company moves forward with plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) for the business. The restructuring marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to strengthen operational focus and unlock shareholder value from its North American asset base. Key Leadership Appointments The newly formed leadership team will oversee the standalone operations of Barrick’s North American division as it… Read More Here
Ecuador Seals $1.7 Billion Mining Deal with China’s CMOC Group to Advance Major Gold Project 4 International Corporate News Gold New Mining Projects 

Ecuador Seals $1.7 Billion Mining Deal with China’s CMOC Group to Advance Major Gold Project

Ecuador Secures Major Mining Investment as $1.7 Billion Los Cangrejos Project Aims to Boost State Revenue and Expand Mining Sector Ecuador has taken a significant step to expand its mining industry after signing a major contract with the local subsidiary of China’s CMOC Group to develop the Los Cangrejos mining project. The agreement represents one of the largest recent investments in the country’s resource sector, with total projected capital expenditure exceeding $1.7 billion. Located in El Oro province, the Los Cangrejos project will be developed by ODIN Mining del Ecuador,… Read More Here
Paladin Energy Engages Global Buyers as Namibia Strengthens Position in Tightening Uranium Market 5 International Corporate News Energy Uranium 

Paladin Energy Engages Global Buyers as Namibia Strengthens Position in Tightening Uranium Market

Paladin Energy Targets US, China and Europe as Namibia Emerges as Strategic Uranium Supply Hub Amid Rising Global Demand Paladin Energy says it is engaging potential buyers in the United States, China, and Europe as global demand for uranium continues to rise, reinforcing Namibia’s growing importance in the international nuclear fuel market. Chief Executive Officer Paul Hemburrow said the company has held discussions with representatives linked to US diplomatic channels, although no formal agreements have yet been concluded. “We’ve had direct interactions with representatives from US embassies, but there is… Read More Here
Rome Resources Strengthens Control and Funding Position at Bisie North Tin Project 6 Mining in DRC Corporate News New Mining Projects Tin 

Rome Resources Strengthens Control and Funding Position at Bisie North Tin Project

Rome Resources Expands Ownership in DRC Tin Assets and Raises £1.2M to Accelerate Exploration Growth Rome Resources is strengthening its position in one of the world’s most prospective tin regions through increased project ownership, new funding, and an expanded exploration programme. The company is focusing on the Bisie North district in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where it is building a larger, more controlled portfolio of high-potential tin and copper assets. Rome Resources (AIM: RMR) has advanced its growth strategy by increasing its exposure to the Bisie North… Read More Here
Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks 7 International Battery Metals Corporate News 

Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks

Sibanye-Stillwater to Decide on €763m Keliber Lithium Refinery as Price Volatility and EU Support Shape Investment Outlook A final investment decision on the third phase of the €763 million Keliber lithium project in Finland the refinery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to CEO Richard Stewart. The decision will depend largely on clearer signals around long-term lithium pricing stability. Stewart made the remarks during the group’s International and Recycling Operations Capital Markets Day. He confirmed that construction of the Syväjärvi open-pit lithium mine has been completed on… Read More Here
Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Launch Autonomous Drilling Integration at Copper One Mine 8 International Corporate News Equipment & Technology 

Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Launch Autonomous Drilling Integration at Copper One Mine

Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Deploy Autonomous Drilling System at Copper One Mine to Advance Smart Mining in the US Mariana Minerals and Sandvik have formed a strategic partnership to deploy autonomous drilling technology at Mariana’s Copper One mine in southeastern Utah, United States. The initiative aims to advance fully automated mining operations by integrating Sandvik’s AutoMine Surface Drilling platform directly into MarianaOS, Mariana’s proprietary mining software system. Rather than operating as a standalone solution, AutoMine is now embedded within Mariana’s broader digital ecosystem. This integration connects drilling operations with overall… Read More Here
FQM Leads Solwezi’s Infrastructure Revolution with Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade 9 Sponsored Content Corporate News Infrastructural Development Mining in Zambia 

FQM Leads Solwezi’s Infrastructure Revolution with Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade

Solwezi Rising: The Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade and the New Face of Urban Growth Over the past decade, Solwezi has undergone a steady transformation from a quiet provincial town into one of Zambia’s fastest-growing economic centres. At the heart of this growth has been the sustained presence and investment of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), whose operations have increasingly extended beyond mining into infrastructure development that supports the town’s expansion. As economic activity rises, so too does the demand for modern infrastructure capable of sustaining industry and a growing population. FQM… Read More Here
FQM’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases World’s First Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck in Zambia 10 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Equipment & Technology Sponsored Content 

FQM’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases World’s First Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck in Zambia

Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases Hitachi’s Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck, Pioneering Sustainable Copper Production In the copper-rich expanse of Solwezi, Zambia, a new sound is echoing across the open pits. Where once the roar of diesel engines dominated, the hum of electric motors now signals a profound shift in mining. At First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi copper and gold mine, the showcase of the world’s first ultra-large battery-electric mining truck marked a turning point not only for Zambia, but for the global mining industry. The truck was not being formally commissioned into… Read More Here

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