Metorex production increases
Diversified mining group Metorex has reported a 32% increase in its December quarter production from its Ruashi Mining operations in Zambia.
Copper production dips at Palabora Mining
Palabora Mining, which operates South Africa's largest copper mine, has reported a drop in copper concentrates produced in 2009.
Copper output higher from Zambia
Zambia copper production rose to 636,528 tonnes from January to November 2009, the central bank said on Tuesday.
First Quantum bid approved by Kiwara
The acquisition of base-metals exploration firm, Kiwara by First Quantum Minerals is poised to go ahead after Kiwara's shareholders approved the deal.
BHP injects $435m into Antamina
BHP Billiton would pump $435m representing its share of capital to expand Chile's Antamina copper and zinc mine.
Copper surges to 16 month high on strikes
Copper rose to a 16 month high on news that a strike had officially been called at Codelco's Chuquicamata, the world's second largest copper mine.
Guinea mineral economy slumps amid chaos
Guinea's production of bauxite slumped more than a fifth according to a government report which blamed the decline on "institutional instability".
BHP to play hardball on China refining fees
BHP Billiton is holding out for a hefty cut in copper treatment and refining charges with Chinese and Japanese copper smelters which are suffering the effects of margin shrinkage.
First Quantum target Kiwara loss widens
Kiwara, a company First Quantum hopes to complete buying in February, widened its loss in the six months ended-September.