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The Human Capital Challenge in Chilean Mining: Greater Female Participation in the Industry 1

Chilean mining, a fundamental pillar of the country’s economy, currently faces a crucial challenge: the development and effective management of human capital. The industry’s competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability depend largely on the talent and diversity of its workforce. In this context, the incorporation and expansion of female participation emerges as a strategic priority that requires concrete and sustained actions. Historically, mining in Chile has been a predominantly male industry, marked by a work culture that, while it has progressed, still presents cultural, social, and structural barriers to the full integration… Read More Here

Rare 42-Carat Blue Diamond Discovered at South Africa’s Cullinan Mine

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Cullinan Mine Unveils 42-Carat Type IIb Blue Diamond Valued at $40 Million A rare blue diamond weighing 41.82 carats has been discovered at South Africa’s historic Cullinan Mine, reinforcing the site’s reputation for producing some of the world’s most exceptional coloured diamonds. Industry experts estimate the stone could fetch $30–$40 million at auction. Petra Diamonds, which operates the mine approximately 20 miles east of Pretoria, described the find as a “type IIb blue diamond of seemingly exceptional quality in terms of both colour and clarity.” Specialists are still assessing the… Read More Here

International Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto-Glencore Merger Faces Regulatory Hurdles Amid Chinese Oversight

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Proposed Rio Tinto-Glencore Merger May Require Asset Sales to Gain Approval from China The proposed merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore could face regulatory scrutiny from China, potentially requiring the sale of key assets to secure approval from the world’s largest commodity buyer. The deal, if completed, would create one of the largest mining companies globally, with a market value exceeding $200 billion. Analysts say China is likely to scrutinise the merger due to concerns over resource security and market concentration, particularly in copper production and marketing and iron ore… Read More Here

International Corporate News Gold

Zimbabwe’s Largest Gold Mine Secures $132 Million Investment from Canadian Firm

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Caledonia Mining Invests $132 Million in Zimbabwe’s Bilboes Gold Project to Boost Production Caledonia Mining Corporation, a Canadian miner, has announced plans to invest $132 million in 2026 to advance development of its Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe, set to become the country’s largest gold mine. The move comes as producers capitalise on record global gold prices. The investment is part of a broader $162.5 million capital expenditure programme for 2026, subject to board approval and funding availability. Caledonia, which currently operates the 80,000-ounce-per-year Blanket Mine, estimates the total cost… Read More Here

Gold Economy International

Mali’s Gold Production Slumps in 2025 Amid Mining Disputes

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Mali Gold Output Falls 22.9% in 2025 as Barrick Suspension and Mining Reforms Disrupt Production Mali’s industrial gold production declined by 22.9 per cent in 2025, largely due to the prolonged suspension of Barrick Mining’s operations amid a dispute over tougher mining regulations, according to provisional data from the Ministry of Mines. The West African nation, one of Africa’s leading gold producers, has been implementing reforms aimed at increasing state revenue and local value capture under a new mining code introduced in 2023. As part of the reform process, a… Read More Here

International Copper Corporate News

FQM Backs Panama Plan to Process Stockpiled Ore at Cobre Panama Mine

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

First Quantum Welcomes Panama Move to Allow Stockpile Processing at Cobre Panama Copper Mine Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals has welcomed a proposal by Panama President José Raúl Mulino to allow the removal and processing of stockpiled ore at the company’s shuttered Cobre Panama copper mine, one of the largest open-pit copper operations in the world. In a statement issued on Thursday, First Quantum said that processing the existing ore stockpiles would help mitigate environmental and operational risks, particularly those associated with acid rock drainage, while ensuring a steady supply… Read More Here

International Gold

Ghana to End Mining Stability Agreements and Increase Royalties Under New Reforms

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Ghana Plans to Scrap Mining Stability Agreements and Double Gold Royalties as Prices Surge Ghana is set to abolish long-term mining investment stability agreements and significantly increase gold royalties under sweeping reforms aimed at allowing the state to capture greater value from elevated bullion prices, the country’s mining regulator has confirmed. The reforms form part of a broader overhaul of Ghana’s mining framework, intended to balance investor confidence with the government’s drive to increase revenue from the sector, Mr Isaac Tandoh, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, told… Read More Here

Mining Equipment Corporate News International Press Release

Kal Tire and Decoda Announce Strategic Alliance to Offer Mines Autonomous Haul Road Hazard Detection

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

KalPRO™ HaulSight, powered by Decoda and supported by expert monitoring teams, enhances tire performance & fleet productivity VERNON, BC—Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and Decoda, an Australian mining technology firm, have announced a strategic alliance that will bring mines real-time, autonomous haul road hazard detection to increase truck productivity, tire life and fuel efficiency. Kal Tire and Decoda have collaborated to develop KalPRO HaulSight, which builds on the success of KalPRO TireSight autonomous tire inspections. “HaulSight’s ability to detect road hazards as they arise means mines can prevent the tire… Read More Here

International Gold Lithium Mineral Processing

Nigeria Courts Saudi Investment to Expand Lithium and Gold Processing Capacity

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Constance

Nigeria Pitches $600 Million Lithium and Gold Projects to Saudi Investors to Build Minerals Hub Nigeria has intensified efforts to attract Gulf investment after presenting a series of lithium processing and gold mining projects to Saudi investors, as Africa’s largest economy accelerates its push to diversify beyond oil and strengthen its solid minerals sector. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to position Nigeria as a major African hub for critical minerals required for the global energy transition. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed the plans… Read More Here

International Battery Metals Lithium

Chile Invests in Direct Lithium Extraction and Rare Earth Recovery Research

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Chile Awards $5.8 Million to Advance Direct Lithium Extraction and Rare Earth Recovery Technologies Chile’s state-owned development agency, Corfo, has awarded up to $5.8 million in funding to two research and development projects focused on direct lithium extraction (DLE) and rare earth element recovery, as part of efforts to strengthen mining innovation and create new, high-value business lines. The first project will receive up to $1.9 million over a period of up to two years to identify, assess, and validate DLE technologies suitable for brines from Chile’s salt flats and… Read More Here