Glencore keeps copper forecast as Q3 output improves
Glencore's copper production increased 2% quarter on quarter in the third quarter, allowing the commodities giant to keep its full-year guidance unchanged despite lower cobalt…
Glencore nears asset sales ahead of bumper payouts
Glencore is progressing on multibillion-dollar disposals in the DRC and Kazakhstan, potentially paving the way for bumper shareholder returns and major merger deals.
Congo ousts artisanal mining regulator amid crackdown
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended SAEMAPE director general Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo as authorities ramp up enforcement against illegal artisanal mining on copper…
Rio Tinto commits $1.9bn to Queensland bauxite project
Rio Tinto is investing $1.9bn in Queensland's new Kangwinan bauxite project to replace depleting production and boost capacity at its Weipa hub.
US-backed Orion nears Glencore Congo stake deal
A US government-backed consortium is nearing the completion of a deal to acquire stakes in Glencore’s copper-cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Orion Minerals $40m offtake with Glencore gets green light
Development is set to begin at Orion Minerals' Prieska Copper Zinc Mine after the first $40m tranche of its $250m offtake agreement with Glencore became unconditional.
SA's copper hopeful Orion in need of momentum
As South Africa’s emerging mining sector navigates turbulence, junior producer Orion Minerals is working to piece together its funding puzzle and push ahead with its flagship…
Glencore targets Aussie investors in ASX debut
Glencore prepares for its listing on the Australian Securities Exchange via CDIs, aiming to tap local pension capital and rising demand for copper.