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February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 Constance

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BHP Launches $10.8 Billion Investment to Sustain Copper Output in Chile

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 Constance

BHP Group is set to begin a $10.8 billion investment program in Chile, starting with the modernization of an aging copper plant at its Escondida mine. The move comes as the world’s largest mining company battles declining ore quality while striving to maintain production levels. During a site visit on Tuesday, Chilean Finance Minister Mario Marcel joined BHP officials, who confirmed that the $2 billion-plus upgrade of the Escondida concentrator would soon enter environmental approval processes. While BHP’s long-term investment plans in Chile have been known, Tuesday’s announcement marks the… Read More Here

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FQM Ramps Up Efforts to Reopen $10 Billion Cobre Panama Mine

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 Constance

First Quantum Minerals and its workers and suppliers in Panama are intensifying efforts to restart operations at the $10 billion Cobre Panama copper mine, more than a year after its closure. The company has shifted from a low-profile approach to a more visible public relations campaign, including mass mine visits and public outreach events, according to Maru Galvez, Public Relations Manager for Cobre Panama. The strategy appears to be working, with a recent community survey showing 96% support for the government renegotiating the mine contract. Despite these efforts, First Quantum… Read More Here

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Tertiary Minerals Appoints Dr. Richard Belcher as Managing Director

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 Constance

AIM-listed Tertiary Minerals has appointed Dr. Richard Belcher as its new Managing Director, effective March 7, following the company’s Annual General Meeting. Tertiary highlighted Belcher’s 22 years of geological experience, spanning early-stage exploration to resource definition across various commodities. His expertise is particularly strong in Africa, where he has worked extensively with junior exploration companies. Belcher previously served as VP of Exploration at ANS Exploration Corp, focusing on projects in Northeast Africa and Arabia. He also worked as a senior consulting geologist at Altus Strategies (now Elemental Altus Royalties Corp),… Read More Here

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Three New Congolese Companies Sign Subcontracting Contracts under the Sino-Congolese Program

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 Constance

Three Congolese companies have secured subcontracting agreements under the Sino-Congolese Program, signing works contracts in Kinshasa on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, according to a press release from the Congolese Agency for Major Works (ACGT). As part of the Sino-Congolese Program, the three companies obtained subcontracting positions with the Sino-Congolese Infrastructure Company (Sisc SA). The contracts cover several key construction projects, including the University of Mbandaka, Kananga stadium, and Tshikapa airport rehabilitation. These projects will now be carried out by Congolese companies, thanks to subcontracting arrangements initiated in March 2024 following… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines and Kamoa Copper Announces Key Appointments

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 admin

Ivanhoe Mines Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland announced today at the BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference key appointments to strengthen the Executive Leadership Teams of Ivanhoe Mines and the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Marna Cloete, currently President of Ivanhoe Mines, has been appointed as President & Chief Executive Officer, reflecting nearly two decades of experience in building the Company to become a major, diversified metals producer. At the Kamoa Copper Joint Venture, Annebel Oosthuizen has been appointed as Managing Director, replacing… Read More Here

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Glencore Estimates $72 Billion in Reserves at Mutanda Mine in DRC

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 Constance

In its 2024 report on reserves and resources, Swiss multinational Glencore, which specializes in the extraction and marketing of raw materials, provided projections suggesting that the Mutanda mine, located 40 kilometers from Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has measured copper and cobalt reserves valued at $72 billion. In the mining sector, potential resource assessments classify sites into three categories: measured reserves, which are highly reliable; indicated reserves, which are considered reliable but require further confirmation; and inferred reserves, which are less certain. Regarding Mutanda, Glencore’s latest report… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Issues 2024 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) President Marna Cloete and Chief Financial Officer David van Heerden presented the company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, and provide an operations and project development update. Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company developing and operating its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa: expanding production at the world-class Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); ramping up the ultra-high-grade Kipushi zinc-copper-lead-germanium mine in the DRC; building the tier-one Platreef… Read More Here

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Glencore Considers Primary Listing Move from London to New York or Other Exchanges

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Constance

Glencore (LON: GLEN), the global mining and commodity trading giant, is evaluating the possibility of relocating its primary stock listing from London to a different exchange, possibly New York, in search of a more favorable valuation. The move could deal a significant blow to the London Stock Exchange. Chief Executive Gary Nagle confirmed the company, which has been listed in London since 2011, is assessing whether another exchange might be more suitable for its securities. Nagle emphasized the importance of securing “the right and optimal valuation,” stating, “We want to… Read More Here

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Shuka Minerals Advances Kabwe Zinc Mine Acquisition and Redevelopment

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 Constance

AIM-listed Shuka Minerals is making significant progress toward acquiring and redeveloping the Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia, with a newly appointed board overseeing the process. In a corporate and operational update on February 14, CEO Richard Lloyd reaffirmed the company’s commitment to unlocking Kabwe’s full potential. He noted strong support from potential funders, with various financing options under consideration. However, he emphasized the need for well-structured budgeting and timelines to ensure the project’s success. Shuka’s planned acquisition of Zambian mining and exploration company Leopard Exploration and Mining (LEM) follows a… Read More Here