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BHP and Rio Tinto Begin Trials of Australia’s First Battery-Electric Haul Trucks 1

BHP and Rio Tinto Launch Pilbara Trials of Cat 793 XE Battery-Electric Haul Trucks to Cut Mining Emissions Diversified mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto have received Australia’s first Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar mine, marking the start of on-site trials for Caterpillar’s zero-exhaust heavy haulage technology in the Pilbara region. The two trucks, supplied under a pioneering collaboration between BHP, Rio Tinto, and Caterpillar, will undergo commissioning before formal trials begin. The tests aim to evaluate whether battery-electric haulage can replace diesel in… Read More Here

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Glencore Targets Major Copper Production Expansion as Operational Reset Gains Momentum

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 Constance

Glencore Plans 1.6 Million Tonnes of Copper Output by 2035 Amid Global Supply Tightness Glencore has outlined an ambitious plan to lift its annual copper production to approximately 1.6 million tonnes by 2035, signaling a strategic shift aimed at reversing several years of declining output. Chief executive Gary Nagle told investors in London that the company expects its base copper business to surpass 1 million tonnes per year by the end of 2028, placing Glencore among the world’s top five copper producers. The production push comes as global miners accelerate… Read More Here

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Ghana Restores Full Protection of Forest Reserves with Nationwide Mining Ban

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 Constance

Ghana Reinstates Ban on Mining in Forest Reserves to Protect Water Bodies and Halt Deforestation Ghana has reinstated a full ban on mining in forest reserves as part of a comprehensive environmental protection effort aimed at safeguarding water bodies, halting deforestation, and strengthening the country’s climate resilience, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology has announced. The policy shift comes as Africa’s leading gold producer grapples with escalating, poorly regulated small-scale mining activities that have ravaged cocoa farms, degraded forests and rivers, and raised sustainability concerns across the mining value… Read More Here

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Mercuria Moves to Withdraw $500 Million in Copper Amid Looming Global Shortages

December 7, 2025December 7, 2025 Constance

Mercuria Orders $500M Copper Withdrawal from LME as US Tariff Threat Fuels Global Supply Crunch Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. has ordered roughly $500 million worth of copper for withdrawal from warehouses supervised by the London Metal Exchange (LME), positioning itself ahead of a possible global supply squeeze driven by looming US tariffs. According to people familiar with the matter, Mercuria was the primary party behind requests to withdraw about 50,000 tons of copper from LME depots on Wednesday. The cancellations mark the largest removal of LME copper inventories in more… Read More Here

International Corporate News Gold

Barrick Completes Sale of Tongon Gold Mine as Portfolio Optimization Accelerates

December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 Constance

Barrick Mining Sells Tongon Gold Mine to Atlantic Group in Deal Worth Up to $305 Million Gold miner Barrick Mining has finalized the sale of its interests in the Tongon gold mine and associated exploration properties in Côte d’Ivoire to the Atlantic Group, in a transaction valued at up to $305 million. The company announced on Tuesday that the consideration includes $192 million in cash, which incorporates a $23 million shareholder loan repayment due within six months of closing. An additional $113 million in contingent payments may be made over… Read More Here

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Glencore Charts Bold Copper Expansion as It Cuts 2026 Output Forecast

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Constance

Glencore Unveils Major Copper Expansion Plan but Lowers 2026 Output Target Glencore Plc has announced an ambitious plan to nearly double its copper production over the next decade, even as it scales back expectations for 2026. The strategy, revealed during the company’s first capital markets day in three years, aims to restore investor confidence following a steep decline in output. Copper prices are currently at record highs, yet Glencore is on track to produce about 40% less copper this year compared with 2018, with volumes expected to fall further next… Read More Here

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Lucara Awards Key Lateral Development Contract for Botswana’s Karowe Underground Project

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Constance

Lucara Diamond Corp Selects Group R for Major Lateral Development Works at Karowe Underground Mine in Botswana Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corporation has awarded the lateral development contract for its Karowe Underground Project (UGP) in Botswana to Group R Mining and Exploration Botswana. The contract covers all underground lateral development linking the production and ventilation shafts to the orebody. This includes construction of the extraction level, underground crushing chamber, fine ore bins, pump stations with vertical dams, drilling horizons, workshops, and all necessary connecting infrastructure to advance development toward the kimberlite.… Read More Here

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Barrick Considers IPO of North American Gold Assets Amid Rising Costs and Investor Pressure

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Constance

Barrick Mining Weighs IPO of North American Gold Assets as Operational Challenges Mount Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) is considering an initial public offering (IPO) of its North American gold assets as the company confronts rising costs and a series of operational setbacks. In a statement, the board said it has unanimously authorized management to explore the creation and listing of a new subsidiary that would house key North American operations. Barrick would retain control of the proposed company, while listing only a small minority interest. The unit would… Read More Here

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Zijin Mining Founder Chen Jinghe Steps Down After Decades of Transformative Growth

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Constance

After Reaching $100B Valuation, Zijin Mining Founder Chen Jinghe Hands Over Leadership Zijin Mining Group Co. founder Chen Jinghe will step down as chairman after guiding the company for decades and elevating it into one of the world’s leading metals producers. According to a Saturday exchange filing, the 68-year-old executive chose not to seek re-nomination to the board, citing age and family considerations. He will transition into the role of honorary chairman and senior consultant. The Fujian-based company has not yet named his successor. Under Chen’s leadership, Zijin grew from… Read More Here

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Angola’s First Gold Refinery Nears Completion, Testing Phase Set for December

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 Constance

Endiama Confirms December Testing for Angola’s First Gold Refinery Endiama has announced that Angola’s first gold refinery—currently under construction in the Viana Industrial Park—is expected to begin its testing phase in the second half of December. The projection was shared this Thursday during a site visit by the company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA). According to an official statement accessed by VerAngola, the visit confirmed that the project is in its final stage of construction. The main building structure is already complete, and teams are now installing the… Read More Here