A Russian arbitration court has ordered Rio Tinto to compensate Rusal approximately $1.278 billion over a long-standing alumina processing dispute, potentially putting the Australian miner’s 66 percent stake in Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi copper project at risk of seizure.
Adani Global has acquired a 50 percent stake in MAHRSCL, formally expanding its operations into alumina refining and aluminum smelting.
Unconfirmed reports indicate Jintian may be considering an acquisition of Australian gold producer Northern Star Resources, though no official statements have been issued.
A judicial authority in Argentina has issued a final warning to AR Zinc, directing the operator to immediately address structural risks associated with its toxic waste facilities.
Indonesian coal producer Bayan has restarted mining activities and canceled its force majeure declaration following regulatory clearance for its annual work plan and budget.
A fatal explosion occurred during welding operations at a backup pump station at Russia’s Elga coal mine.
An alumina transport train derailed, halting exports—but more notably, the plant had already been struggling with fuel shortages prior to the derailment.
Peru’s mining minister projects national copper production will reach between 2.5 million and 2.7 million tonnes annually, with plans to add another million tonnes over the next half-decade.
Canadian iron ore developer Champion Iron has finalized its purchase of Norwegian mining group Rana Gruber.
A fast-track permitting pathway for Bathurst Resources’ coal mine expansion in New Zealand has been suspended following environmental objections centered on local reptile habitats.
ArcelorMittal has suspended operations at its fully integrated Kryvyi Rih facility in Ukraine after recent Russian military attacks disrupted the site.
BHP is restoring routine activity at its Escondida copper facility in Chile as operational disruptions subside.
Deccan Gold has initiated early commercial production at its Kyrgyzstan gold project following a successful output ramp-up phase.
ArcelorMittal has indefinitely suspended output at its integrated Ukrainian steelworks after repeated missile attacks caused severe infrastructure damage and worker casualties.
Mexican regulators have formally requested production evidence from Capstone Copper’s Cozamin mine, escalating a legal review that could impact operations.
Mt Malcolm Mines has published its inaugural JORC-compliant resource estimate while confirming the procurement of essential equipment for the development of its Malcolm Gold project.
The Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo officially commenced open-pit operations on September 26, 2026, marking a strategic shift from underground extraction that is expected to bolster global copper supply.
Mesabi Metallics has completed construction on a $2.5 billion iron ore facility in Minnesota, marking the United States' first new iron mine in five decades and aiming to bolster domestic direct reduced iron supply chains.