Category: Geology, Mining, and Metallurgy

BHP to Invest $2BN in Chile’s Escondida Copper Mine

Wedoany.com Report-Feb 27, BHP, an iron ore mining company, plans to invest $2 billion (A$3.16 billion) to enhance the concentrator at Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine, located in Chil...

2025-02-27

Olympio to Acquire 80% Stake in Bousquet Gold Project in Canada

Wedoany.com Report-Feb 27, Olympio Metals, a West Australian exploration company, has signed a binding letter of intent with Bullion Gold Resources, a Canada-based firm, to secure an option for up to ...

2025-02-27

Rio Tinto Subsidiary Rincon Selects Worley for $2.5bn Lithium Project in Argentina

Wedoany.com Report-Feb 27, Rincon Mining, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, has appointed Worley as the lead integration delivery partner (LIDP) for the Rincon full potential lithium project in Salar Del Rin...

2025-02-27

Chile Power Grid Flickers Back to Life After Huge Outage, Copper Mines Come back Online

A view shows the Escondida copper mine with its operations paused during a blackout in Antofagasta, Chile February 26, 2025. Wedoany.com Report-Feb 27, On Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, Chile&...

2025-02-27

Putin Discusses Potential US Deals on Aluminium and Rare Earths

The Russian president proposes joint efforts with the US in hydropower generation and aluminium production in the Krasnoyarsk region in Siberia. Wedoany.com Report-Feb 26, In a recent development, Ru...

2025-02-26

China Must Cut 15% of Steel Capacity to Meet 2025 Climate Goals

Wedoany.com Report-Feb 26, "Chinas steel industry faces a critical challenge as the sector hits a steel glut, threatening to derail its growth momentum. Announcing a 15% production cut this year, the ...

2025-02-26

Chile Power Outage Plunges Capital Into Darkness, Hits Major Copper Mines

People sit inside a restaurant after a large power outage struck vast swaths of the country, in Santiago, Chile February 25, 2025. Wedoany.com Report-Feb 26, A widespread power outage struck Chile on...

2025-02-26

Massive Simandou Mine Can End Australia’s Golden Iron Ore Age, or Start New One

Mist shrouds the Simandou mountains in Beyla, Guinea, June 4, 2014. Picture taken June 4, 2014. Wedoany.com Report-Feb 25, The Simandou mine in Guinea, West Africa, is poised to significantly influen...

2025-02-25

Norinco Proposes Stake Hike in Chemaf Mining Deal

Norinco bids $900m for Chemaf’s assets, covering debt, plus $500m pledged for Etoile and Mutoshi mine expansions. Wedoany.com Report-Feb 25, China North Industries (Norinco), a major Chinese co...

2025-02-25

LS Eco Energy Bolsters Rare-Earth, Power Ties With Vietnam

(From left) LS Cable & System Vice President Kim Hyung-won, LS Eco Energy CEO Lee Sang-ho, LS Cable & System CEO Koo Bon-kyu, Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, Vietnam ...

2025-02-25