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  • Antofagasta Announces Significant Production Increase in Q3 2023

    BY Sophia Schmitz
    Antofagasta revealed a substantial upsurge in its copper output for the third quarter of 2023, with a 16% increase to 173,600 tonnes, a considerable leap from the previous quarter’s 149,600 tonnes. This enhancement was predominantly due to escalated outputs at the Los Pelambres and Centinela mines. Notable Growth Across Various Metals During the same period,...
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  • Global titanium market overview

    BY Sophia Schmitz
    See full Titanium Market Overview (USGS) Infographic here. The global titanium market has reached a turning point in its development: on the one hand, Russia, one of the main producers of titanium, is facing sanctions imposed by the European Union, the United States and their satellites; on the other hand, global demand for the metal...
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  • Silvercorp Announces Q2 Fiscal 2024 Operational Results

    BY John Davis
    In Q2 Fiscal 2024, Silvercorp recorded varied production figures across its operations. The company reported changes in ore extraction and metal production compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. The key production figures are as follows: Ying Mining District: GC Mine: The company is slated to provide a detailed financial overview in...
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  • Anglo Asian Mining Sees Downturn in Q3 Production Amid Operational Challenges

    BY John Davis
    Anglo Asian Mining reports a significant decline in its metals production in the third quarter, following temporary halts at its key operational sites. Production Hit by Operational Halt In a stark contrast to its performance in the same period last year, Anglo Asian Mining disclosed a substantial dip in its gold, copper, and silver outputs...
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  • K92 Mining Reports Q3 2023 Production Results and Twin Incline Area Developments

    BY John Davis
    K92 Mining announces Q3 2023 production results at its Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, reporting a production of 26,225 oz AuEq or 22,227 oz gold, 1,784,009 lbs copper, and 40,233 oz silver. Sales for the quarter comprised 18,339 oz gold, 1,255,291 lbs copper, and 30,484 oz silver. The quarter’s production faced challenges due...
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  • Hecla Announces Third Quarter Production Performance

    BY Lars Jensen
    Silver production rises while gold production sees a decline Hecla Mining Company released its preliminary results for silver and gold production in the third quarter and the initial nine months of 2023. Key Takeaways Phillips S. Baker, Jr., Hecla’s President and CEO, commented on the silver production, noting a considerable increase compared to last year’s...
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  • EGA and Emirates NBD Launch ESG-Linked Supply Chain Finance Programme

    BY John Davis
    Aiming to Enhance Sustainability in the Aluminium Supply Chain United Arab Emirates: Emirates Global Aluminium and Emirates NBD have introduced an ESG-linked Supply Chain Finance (SCF) programme. The initiative is intended to boost sustainability within the aluminium supply chain in the UAE. The programme’s objective is to foster sustainability in the UAE aluminium sector. It...
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  • Aura Minerals Discloses Q3 2023 Preliminary Production Data

    BY Lara Browne
    Aura Minerals has released the preliminary production outcomes for Q3 2023 from its four operational mines: Aranzazu Mine, Ernesto/Pau-a-Pique Mine (EPP), San Andres Mine, and Almas Mine. Key Production Metrics Q3 2023 witnessed a total production of 64,875 gold equivalent ounces (GEO). All active mines reported an upswing in production compared to the previous quarter....
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  • Gatos Silver Shares Q3 2023 Production Figures

    BY Lars Jensen
    Gatos Silver released its production data for the quarter and nine months concluding on September 30, 2023, from its Cerro Los Gatos mine in Mexico. Production Details and Comparisons The mine’s mill had an average throughput rate of 2,916 tonnes per day during Q3 2023, marking a 2% increase from the same period in 2022....
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  • Jubilee Metals Group Announces FY2023 Audited Results

    BY Lara Browne
    Operational Overview for 2023 Jubilee Metals Group, with operations in Africa, presents its audited results for the year ended 30 June 2023. The company also released its Integrated Annual Report today. Despite challenging market conditions due to a depreciating PGM basket price and infrastructural challenges in its operating locations, Jubilee showcased a solid operational performance....
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  • Dundee Precious Metals Announces Q3 Results and Record Gold Production at Ada Tepe

    BY Lars Jensen
    Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) shared its preliminary production outcomes for the period ending September 30, 2023. Key highlights include Ada Tepe mine’s record-breaking achievement, having produced a substantial 33.8 K oz. of gold. This significant output aligns well with the company’s optimistic projections for the mine. Meanwhile, the Chelopech mine maintained its steady...
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  • Rusal Allocates Full 2023 Sales Volumes Amid Market Watchfulness

    BY Lara Browne
    In a recent announcement, Russia’s Rusal, the leading aluminium producer globally outside China, confirmed that they’ve allocated their entire sales volumes for 2023. The company’s production and sales dynamics are under heightened scrutiny during the annual LME week in London. LME Week Highlights LME Week, a prominent annual gathering, coincides with the season when major...
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  • Surging Mining Costs: The Unsung Culprit Behind Inflation

    BY John Davis
    Mining Cost Blowouts Intensify Inflationary Concerns Liontown Resources, an Adelaide-based mining company, projected the Kathleen Valley lithium mine to cost $300 million two years ago. Today, this estimate has doubled. With contractors raising their charges by 30% and a persistent labor shortage in Australia’s mining sector since the Covid-19 outbreak, wages have surged. Tony Ottaviano,...
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  • Guinea’s Political Landscape Amid Rich Mineral Reserves and International Interests

    BY Lara Browne
    International Relations Amid Domestic Unrest Guinea, under the rule of Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya and his junta, is in the midst of intense international and domestic scrutiny. The junta, which seized power in 2021, has strategically maintained relations with global powers while simultaneously dealing with internal opposition with an iron hand. Chinese Investment and Economic Interests...
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  • The European Twilight: What’s Ahead for the Global Zinc Market

    BY Lars Jensen
    See full Global Zinc Market Infographic here Zinc prices have been on a downward trend since January, following the sharp rises seen in 2022. This trend is not encouraging for zinc producers in Europe, who are already struggling with high electricity costs. In other regions of the world, the situation is different, but also ambiguous....
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  • Vale to Establish “Mega Hubs” for Low-Carbon Iron Ore Production in the Middle East

    BY Lara Browne
    Brazilian mining giant Vale has revealed its plans to commence the construction of “mega hubs” in Middle Eastern nations next year, aiming to produce low-carbon iron ore products tailored for the steel industry. The first of these hubs is anticipated to become operational by 2027. Last year, Vale had initially unveiled its intentions to establish...
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  • Codelco Announces $4.1 Billion Investment Plan and Bond Offering

    BY Lara Browne
    Chilean state-run mining company Codelco has disclosed its intention to invest $4.1 billion during the current year, according to a statement released on Tuesday. This significant investment is part of the company’s strategy to advance various new projects. To facilitate the financing of this year’s capital expenditures, Codelco initiated a bond offering in New York...
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  • Gekko Systems Facilitates Commencement of Tungsten Production at Dolphin Mine

    BY Lars Jensen
    Gekko Systems has reached a significant milestone as it oversees the initiation of commercial tungsten production at the Dolphin Tungsten Mine on King Island. Group 6 Metals (G6M) engaged Gekko Systems to design, procure, and construct a mineral processing plant dedicated to tungsten recovery at the Dolphin Mine located on King Island. Gekko’s engineering team...
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  • Sunshine Coast to Unveil State-of-the-Art Recycling Facility

    BY Lara Browne
    The Sunshine Coast is on the brink of introducing a state-of-the-art Material Recycling Facility (MRF) at a cost of A$40.5 million. Set to commence operations by the year-end, this facility is capable of processing over 60 thousand metric tons of recyclables annually, encompassing aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic containers, cardboard, paper, and steel. The MRF’s...
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  • Vedanta Resources Continues Commitment to South Africa Despite Infrastructure Challenges

    BY Lara Browne
    India-headquartered mining company Vedanta Resources, led by Chairperson Anil Agarwal, remains committed to investing $1 billion in South Africa in line with its pledge, despite facing obstacles related to infrastructure and energy security. Vedanta has already made substantial investments in zinc mining operations within South Africa. Anil Agarwal disclosed that Vedanta’s decision to invest in...
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  • First Tin PLC Confirms Hub-and-Spoke Potential at Taronga Tin Project in Australia

    BY Lara Browne
    First Tin PLC reported on Tuesday that drilling results from the Tin Beetle prospects have validated the hub-and-spoke potential at the Taronga tin project in Australia. First Tin, a London-based tin development company, primarily focuses on advanced, low capital expenditure projects in Germany and Australia. The Tin Beetle prospect is situated approximately nine kilometers southeast...
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  • Mining for innovation: the R&D structures of steel companies at work

    BY Sophia Schmitz
    Metallurgy has evolved from a highly conservative industry to one of the most innovative and high-tech in the world. Here’s an overview of how Russian companies’ R&D efforts are structured and what they’re working on. A pivot to innovation Metallurgy and mining have historically been considered conservative industries. The first decade of the 21st century...
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  • Codelco’s New CEO Faces Multiple Challenges, Including Boosting Copper Output and Leading Lithium Initiatives

    BY Lara Browne
    Chile’s state mining corporation, Codelco, is preparing for a new era under the leadership of incoming CEO Ruben Alvarado. His tenure, set to commence on September 1, carries the substantial responsibilities of reviving copper production, curbing escalating costs, and spearheading Chile’s foray into lithium, a vital battery metal. Alvarado, a veteran chemical engineer, initially joined...
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  • Kazakhstan on the Verge of a Copper Junior Boom

    BY Lars Jensen
    Ural Construction Union is about to launch a copper ore mining project in Kazakhstan. This is another boom in the creation of small companies in Kazakhstan to develop smaller deposits of the red metal. And this is not the first in the non-ferrous metallurgy of Russia’s neighbour. Western players The pioneer of Kazakhstan’s small-scale non-ferrous...
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