Glencore ex-CEO Glasenberg buys shares for first time since 2015 1 International Corporate News 

Glencore ex-CEO Glasenberg buys shares for first time since 2015

Glencore Plc’s former chief executive officer and largest shareholder Ivan Glasenberg added to his stake for the first time in a decade after a share-price rout triggered by Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Glasenberg’s shareholding in the miner and commodity trader rose to 1.219 billion shares — worth $3.7 billion at current prices according to a regulatory filing. That represents an increase of about 7.4 million shares from the level detailed in Glencore’s annual report last month. Disclosure was necessary because his stake rose above 10% of the outstanding stock. While… Read More Here
Barrick Plans 30% Growth and Considers Rebrand to Reflect Broader Mining Focus 2 Gold Corporate News International 

Barrick Plans 30% Growth and Considers Rebrand to Reflect Broader Mining Focus

Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD, TSX: ABX) announced on Friday that it is advancing a series of growth projects aimed at boosting gold-equivalent production by 30% by the end of the decade. Chairman John Thornton noted that despite a challenging global operating environment, Barrick met its 2024 gold and copper production targets, sustained its record of reserve replacement, and significantly expanded its resource base. “We improved our financial performance despite higher costs,” Thornton said in a statement. “Net earnings rose 69% — the highest in a decade — while operating cash… Read More Here
KCM Reaffirms Commitment to Settling Debts Under Court-Approved Payment Plan 3 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Press Release 

KCM Reaffirms Commitment to Settling Debts Under Court-Approved Payment Plan

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has assured that it is fully committed to meeting its obligations under the Scheme of Arrangement, a court-approved payment plan. The company confirms that it has not defaulted on any payments to creditors and is adhering to the terms established by the court. KCM has already made full payments to smaller creditors (Class I), those owed less than $1 million. For larger creditors (Class II), owed $1 million or more, KCM has paid 35% of the amounts due as a first tranche on a prorated basis,… Read More Here
Glencore Declares Force Majeure on Copper Shipments from Altonorte Smelter 4 International Corporate News 

Glencore Declares Force Majeure on Copper Shipments from Altonorte Smelter

London-listed mining giant Glencore has declared force majeure on copper shipments from its Altonorte smelter in Chile, following a suspension of production at the facility, according to two industry sources. Force majeure is typically declared when unforeseen events prevent companies from meeting contractual obligations. The sources were unable to confirm how long operations at Altonorte, which has an annual capacity of 350,000 metric tons of copper in anode form, would remain halted. Glencore has yet to comment on the situation. Although Altonorte’s output represents only a small portion of global… Read More Here
Rio Tinto Eyes Roche Dure Lithium Mine Amid DRC Talks 5 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium 

Rio Tinto Eyes Roche Dure Lithium Mine Amid DRC Talks

Rio Tinto has engaged in early discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) about developing the Roche Dure deposit into a lithium mine. Roche Dure is one of the world’s largest hard-rock lithium resources, making it a highly strategic asset in the global lithium market. Neither Rio Tinto nor the DRC’s Ministry of Mines has commented on the talks. Meanwhile, the DRC is also in discussions with the U.S. government over a potential minerals-for-security agreement aimed at countering a Rwanda-backed rebellion in its eastern provinces. California-based exploration company KoBold… Read More Here
FQM Suspends Public Tours of Panama Copper Mine Amid Govt Pressure 6 Copper Corporate News International 

FQM Suspends Public Tours of Panama Copper Mine Amid Govt Pressure

First Quantum Minerals announced on Thursday that it will halt public tours of its shuttered copper mine in Panama following concerns raised by President José Raúl Mulino that the company should not create the impression that the site remains operational. Speaking at a press conference earlier that day, Mulino clarified that no discussions had taken place with First Quantum regarding the mine’s future. The Panamanian government ordered its closure in late 2023 after widespread public protests over environmental concerns. “I don’t want them to give the impression that the mine… Read More Here
Mali Expects Gold Output Recovery in 2025 Amid Barrick Gold Standoff 7 International Corporate News Gold 

Mali Expects Gold Output Recovery in 2025 Amid Barrick Gold Standoff

Mali anticipates a slight rebound in industrial gold production in 2025, assuming Barrick Gold resumes operations following a prolonged dispute with the government, according to a document from the country’s mines ministry seen by Reuters on Wednesday. Gold production is projected to reach 54.7 metric tons in 2025, up from 51.7 tons in 2024, which marked a 23% decline from previous years. As one of Africa’s leading gold producers, Mali hosts around 15 operational gold mines, primarily owned by Barrick Gold, B2Gold, Resolute Mining, Endeavour Mining, and Hummingbird Resources. Barrick… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Sees 52% Profit Growth Amid Rising Copper and Gold Prices 8 International Copper Corporate News Gold 

Zijin Mining Sees 52% Profit Growth Amid Rising Copper and Gold Prices

Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest metals producer, reported a 52% surge in profit for the past year, driven by higher copper and gold prices, as well as increased production. Net income rose to 32.1 billion yuan ($4.4 billion), while sales climbed 3.5% to 303.6 billion yuan, according to an exchange filing. The company had initially expected earnings to increase by 53%, reaching 32 billion yuan. Over the past decade, Zijin has expanded aggressively, becoming a significant global copper supplier through major new projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and… Read More Here
Glencore Halts Copper Shipments from Chile’s Altonorte Smelter Amid Furnace Issues 9 International Corporate News 

Glencore Halts Copper Shipments from Chile’s Altonorte Smelter Amid Furnace Issues

Glencore Plc has suspended shipments from its Altonorte copper smelter in Chile due to a furnace malfunction, disrupting operations as traders and producers rush to supply more metal to the U.S. ahead of potential tariffs. The company has temporarily halted production and invoked force majeure clauses in its commercial contracts, sources familiar with the matter revealed. Force majeure provisions allow suppliers to suspend deliveries due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. This setback adds to a series of recent disruptions at smelters and refineries in Asia, further tightening global copper… Read More Here
First Quantum Opens Cobre Panama to Public in Bid for Restart Support 10 International Copper Corporate News 

First Quantum Opens Cobre Panama to Public in Bid for Restart Support

First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) officially opened Cobre Panama to visitors on Monday as part of its efforts to regain public support for restarting the $10 billion copper mine, which has remained shut for over a year. In a press release, Cobre Panama announced the launch of its Mine Visit program, granting the public access to one of Latin America’s most advanced copper mining operations. Guided by Panamanian engineers and miners, visitors can tour key facilities, including the Botija pit, the 300 MW power plant, the international port, and the… Read More Here

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