by Gordon Barratt | Jan 30, 2026 | News
iversified miner Rio Tinto has agreed to jointly acquire Votorantim’s controlling stake in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) alongside Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco), strengthening its exposure to low-carbon aluminium production in Brazil. Rio Tinto and...
by Gordon Barratt | Jan 30, 2026 | News
The focus of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba on disruptive technology reflects a growing acceptance that mining will not remain competitive using historic operating models alone, states Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG’s) Johannesburg branch MD Tycho...
by Gordon Barratt | Jan 30, 2026 | News
Gold extended its record-breaking rally on Thursday and was on track for its best monthly performance since 1973, as rising economic and geopolitical uncertainties drove investors to the safe-haven metal, while silver hit a record above $120/oz. Spot gold was 2.1%...
by Gordon Barratt | Jan 30, 2026 | News
Copper prices hit a record high of more than $14 000 a metric ton on Thursday, as speculators extended their buying spree, encouraged by expectations of strong demand and supported by a weak dollar and geopolitical concerns. They ignored warnings by some analysts that...
by Gordon Barratt | Jan 29, 2026 | News
Goldsky Resources has struck a deal with major Agnico Eagle to acquire the remaining 55% interest in the Barsele gold project in Sweden, consolidating full ownership of the asset. Under the agreement signed on Wednesday, Goldsky will acquire Agnico’s Sweden’s...
by Gordon Barratt | Jan 29, 2026 | News
McEwen is expanding its Golden Bar mine complex with the acquisition of two projects adjacent to its Windfall and Lookout Mountain discoveries in the Eureka mining district of Nevada, US. Historical drill highlights from Jewel Ridge project include 2.20...
