Airborne pollutants and extreme temperatures remain persistent hazards in the mining and quarrying industries, posing risks to both operator health and productivity. As regulations become more stringent and the focus shifts toward proactive risk management, companies are increasingly prioritising solutions that monitor, control and report worker exposure to environmental dangers.Continue Reading
Ivanhoe Mines has lowered its near-term copper production outlook for the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following an updated independent technical study. The revised report now estimates copper anode production of 290,000 to 330,000 tonnes in 2026, down from earlier projections. Output for 2027 has alsoContinue Reading
Ivanhoe Mines has sharply reduced its near-term production outlook for the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, surprising investors and prompting a reset in market expectations. Lower Production Guidance for 2026 and 2027 The company now expects copper anode production of: The revision follows a strategicContinue Reading
The mining regulator of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has introduced stricter measures to enforce cobalt export quotas, aiming to stabilise supply and support global prices. Mining companies have been instructed to utilise all remaining fourth-quarter 2025 export quotas by April 30. Any unused volumes after this deadline willContinue Reading
