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Newmont’s Veto Power Complicates Barrick’s Plan to Spin Off North American Assets 1

Barrick’s North America IPO Plans Depend on Newmont as Nevada JV Terms Shift Power Balance TORONTO – Canadian mining group Barrick’s plans to spin off its North American assets will depend heavily on its joint venture partner Newmont, underscoring a dramatic shift in the balance of power between the two global gold producers, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and accounts from former Barrick executives. Denver-based Newmont’s influence over Barrick’s strategic options marks a reversal from just a few years ago, when Barrick was seeking to buy out Newmont’s minority… Read More Here

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BHP Raises 2026 Copper Output Forecast After Record Half-Year Performance

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Constance

BHP Boosts 2026 Copper Production Guidance as Prices Surge and Operations Hit Records Mining major BHP has raised its 2026 copper production guidance following a record operational performance across its copper and iron-ore assets in the half-year ended December 31, supported by a significantly stronger copper price environment. Copper prices increased by 32% year-on-year during the period, prompting BHP to lift its group copper production guidance for the 2026 financial year to between 1.9-million and 2-million tonnes, from the previous range of 1.8-million to 2-million tonnes. “BHP delivered another half… Read More Here

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Barrick Selects Metso Flotation Technology for Lumwana Expansion

January 23, 2026January 27, 2026 Constance

Barrick Chooses Metso’s Concorde Cell Flotation Technology for Lumwana Copper Expansion in Zambia Global gold and copper producer Barrick Mining Corporation has selected Metso’s Concorde Cell flotation technology for its Lumwana copper mine expansion project in Zambia. The Concorde Cell flotation cells will be deployed alongside Metso’s TankCell technology, which Barrick had previously chosen for the project. The combined solution is expected to optimise the processing flowsheet and enhance overall metallurgical performance. Metso said its high-intensity Concorde Cell technology is specifically designed to treat complex orebodies, delivering improved efficiency and… Read More Here

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Koryx Copper Closes C$46 Million Bought-Deal Financing and Announces Namibian Placement

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Koryx Copper Raises Over C$46 Million in Bought-Deal Financing to Advance Haib Copper Project Canadian copper developer Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought-deal private placement, issuing a total of 18.8 million common shares for gross proceeds exceeding C$46 million, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option. The offering was led by Stifel Canada as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate that included Beacon Securities, Haywood Securities, Research Capital, Red Cloud Securities, Canaccord Genuity, and BMO Capital Markets. In addition to the bought deal,… Read More Here

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Mali Appoints Former Barrick Executive to New Ministerial Role Overseeing Gold Mining Sector

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Mali Creates New Ministerial Role to Tighten Presidential Control of Mining Sector Mali’s military-led government has created a new ministerial-level position to oversee the country’s mining sector, significantly strengthening presidential control over the gold industry, the nation’s most important source of revenue. A former Barrick Mining executive has been appointed to the role. Legal documents outlining the new position show that the minister will have authority to oversee the implementation of mining policy, monitor compliance with the mining code, and review reports submitted by mining licence holders—responsibilities that were previously… Read More Here

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Khoemacau Delivers Strong Fourth-Quarter Copper Production and Cost Performance

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Khoemacau Copper Mining Boosts Q4 2025 Output on Higher Grades and Lower Costs Khoemacau Copper Mining delivered a strong operational performance in the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2025, producing 10,993 tonnes of copper in concentrate, an 8 percent increase compared with the corresponding period in 2024. According to MMG Limited’s Fourth Quarter Production Report for the three months ended 31 December 2025, the improved quarterly outcome was driven by higher ore grades and stronger metallurgical recoveries. The average ore milled grade increased to 1.60 percent, up from 1.49 percent… Read More Here

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Integrated Fire Technology offers an Innovative and Holistic Approach to Fire Protection

January 22, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

Fire protection within a mining operation plays a crucial role in protecting miner’s lives, mining assets and the environment, while also ensuring compliance with mining regulations. Integrated Fire Technology’s (IFT) approach to fire protection is a holistic one using innovative cutting-edge technologies. Having just celebrated their 10-year anniversary, Integrated Fire Technology (IFT) has developed into a leader in the field of fire protection and fire safety within Africa, with a registered company in Zambia which offers a collection of innovative solutions aimed at fire detection, prevention, and suppression. What distinguishes… Read More Here

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AVZ Minerals Secures $20 Million Funding Amid Legal Dispute over Manono Lithium Project in DRC

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

AVZ Minerals Receives $20 Million from Chinese Partner as Manono Lithium Ownership Dispute Continues On January 15, 2026, Australian mining company AVZ Minerals announced it had received the full $20 million funding facility from its Chinese partner, Suzhou CATH Energy Technologies. The cash injection comes as the Manono lithium project in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), remains mired in a legal dispute between AVZ and the Congolese government, affecting country risk and access to financing. While the announcement may appear purely mining-related, it carries significant financial implications. For projects… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Mining and Solwezi Council Partner on Dual Carriageway Project

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Constance

Kansanshi Mining, Solwezi Council Sign MoU for K104 Million Dual Carriageway Road Project Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade the Mitech Boom Gate Road into a dual carriageway, marking a major step forward in improving road infrastructure in Zambia’s Solwezi District. The project is being implemented under a long-standing partnership between the two institutions that dates back to 2017. Under the agreement, Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council will jointly finance the works on a 50–50 cost-sharing… Read More Here

VEGA Powering Africa’s Sustainable Mining Future

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Constance

At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, one theme rises above all others — progress through precision. As Africa positions itself at the heart of the global transition to cleaner energy and advanced manufacturing, reliable measurement technology has become essential. From copper and cobalt to lithium and gold, every ton of ore extracted depends on accurate, real-time data to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and protect the environment. For VEGA, a global leader in process instrumentation, this mission aligns perfectly with its core purpose: turning measurement into meaningful progress. Built… Read More Here