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Botswana Aims for Majority Stake in De Beers as Anglo American Prepares Exit

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 Constance

Botswana Seeks Majority Control of De Beers Amid Anglo American’s Exit Strategy The Government of Botswana has signaled its intention to acquire a controlling stake in diamond giant De Beers, according to Mining.com, citing a report from the Financial Times. This move adds a new layer of complexity to Anglo American’s ongoing efforts to divest its ownership of the iconic diamond producer. Currently, Botswana holds a 15% stake in De Beers and owns 50% of Debswana, a joint venture with the company that handles a significant portion of De Beers’… Read More Here

Gemstones Corporate News

Gemfields Reports $60M in Auction Revenue, Nears Completion of Second Ruby Plant

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Constance

Gemfields Achieves $60M in H1 Auction Revenue, Set to Launch New Ruby Plant in Mozambique Gemfields, the AIM-listed gemstone producer, has announced total auction revenues of $60 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. As of June 30, the company reported a net debt position of $59.6 million, prior to factoring in $16.1 million in auction receivables. This figure includes proceeds from a fully underwritten $30 million rights issue completed on June 13, which involved the issuance of 556.2 million new shares. Significant operational progress is also underway.… Read More Here

International Copper Corporate News

Vedanta Misses Quarterly Profit Estimates Despite Revenue Growth in Aluminium and Copper

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Constance

Vedanta Misses Profit Forecasts as Lower Aluminium and Copper Prices, Higher Taxes Weigh on Earnings Indian conglomerate Vedanta Ltd. fell short of quarterly profit expectations for the three months ending June 30, as declining aluminium and copper prices along with higher tax expenses outweighed gains from strong domestic demand. Despite reporting a 6.2% year-on-year increase in total revenue to ₹374.34 billion ($4.3 billion), Vedanta’s consolidated net profit dropped to ₹31.85 billion, down from ₹36.06 billion during the same quarter last year. Analysts polled by LSEG had expected a profit of… Read More Here

Copper Corporate News

Glencore Boosts Copper-Equivalent Output by 5%, Targets $1 Billion in Cost Cuts by 2026

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Constance

Glencore Reports 5% Rise in Copper Equivalent Output, Unveils $1 Billion in Cost-Saving Opportunities Diversified mining giant Glencore reported a 5% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for the six months ending June 30, 2025, driven by the integration of Elk Valley Resources’ steelmaking coal volumes. According to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company, steelmaking coal production totaled 15.7 million tonnes, with 12.7 million tonnes contributed by Elk Valley Resources in Canada. Australian steelmaking coal output fell 12% to 3 million tonnes, primarily due to a temporary suspension at Oaky Creek… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Corporate News

Ivanhoe Mines Delivers Strong Q2 Results Amid Operational Resilience Across Key Projects

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines Posts $35M Q2 Profit, Highlights Progress at Kamoa-Kakula, Platreef, and Kipushi Operations Ivanhoe Mines has reported a second-quarter profit of $35 million, alongside adjusted EBITDA of $123 million. This includes $128 million in attributable EBITDA from the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kamoa-Kakula produced 112,009 tonnes of copper during the quarter. The Phase 1 and 2 concentrators operated at 85% of their design capacity, while the newly commissioned Phase 3 concentrator exceeded expectations, running at 30% above its design capacity. Operations at the… Read More Here

International Copper Corporate News

Codelco Chairman Welcomes U.S. Decision to Exclude Copper Cathodes from Tariffs

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Constance

Codelco Applauds U.S. Tariff Exemption on Copper Cathodes: Positive News for Chilean Exports The chairman of Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, expressed optimism on Wednesday regarding the United States’ decision to exclude copper cathodes from newly proposed tariffs. “A preliminary reading suggests that tariffs will not be applied to copper cathodes, allowing us as a country to continue supplying that market,” said Máximo Pacheco, chairman of Chile’s state-owned mining company, in an interview with Reuters. “It’s good news for Chile and for Codelco.” Chile is not only the world’s… Read More Here

International Corporate News

Fortescue Resets Hydrogen Strategy Amid Record-Breaking Iron Ore Performance

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Constance

Fortescue Scales Back Hydrogen Projects, Posts Record 198.4M Tonnes Iron Ore Shipments in FY2025 Fortescue has significantly scaled back its global green hydrogen ambitions, shelving its Arizona hydrogen initiative and the PEM50 electrolyser project as part of a strategic reset. Meanwhile, its core iron ore operations have posted record-breaking results for the 2025 financial year. The Australian miner, led by founder Andrew Forrest who had long championed hydrogen as a future growth avenue, is now taking a more measured approach. The company said its energy project pipeline is being “refined… Read More Here

International Corporate News Gold

Zijin Mining Emerges as Lead Bidder for Barrick’s Tongon Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Constance

Zijin Mining Poised to Acquire Barrick’s Tongon Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire for Up to $500 Million Zijin Mining, one of China’s largest gold and copper producers, is the leading contender to acquire Barrick Gold’s Tongon mine in northern Côte d’Ivoire for up to $500 million, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Barrick, the world’s third-largest gold producer, is actively reshaping its asset portfolio by prioritizing high-margin, long-life operations, with increasing emphasis on copper and strategic assets across Africa and the Middle East. The move comes amid mounting… Read More Here

International Copper Corporate News

Teck Resources Lowers Output Forecast at Chile Copper Mine Amid Operational Setbacks

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 Constance

Teck Resources Cuts Copper Production Forecast at Quebrada Blanca Mine Due to Tailings and Equipment Issues Teck Resources Ltd. has reduced its 2024 production guidance for its flagship Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile, citing ongoing operational challenges that continue to hinder its ramp-up efforts. The large-scale open-pit mine, known as QB2, is located in the high Andes and is experiencing issues related to tailings storage. In its latest earnings statement and conference call on Thursday, Teck disclosed that these issues are not only requiring additional spending but are also… Read More Here

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KoBold Metals Files for Exploration Permits with CAMI in the DRC

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 Constance

KoBold Metals Seeks Over $1 Billion Lithium Investment in DRC Amid Legal Dispute Over Manono Mine Benjamin Katabuka, CEO of KoBold Metals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, officially submitted exploration permit applications to the DRC’s Mining Registry last Wednesday. Following the submission, Katabuka held a high-level meeting with Popol Mabolia Yenga, CEO of the Mining Cadastre. This development comes on the heels of a strategic agreement signed on July 17, 2025, between the Congolese government and KoBold Metals, an American start-up leveraging artificial intelligence to locate and extract critical… Read More Here