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Canadian miner Barrick Gold has reached a new agreement with the Malian Government, potentially resolving a nearly two-year-old dispute over mining operations in the West African nation, reported Reuters, citing four people familiar with the matter.
Under the agreement, the company is set to pay Mali $438m in exchange for the release of detained employees, seized gold and the restart of operations at the Loulo-Gounkoto mine.
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The deal, which has been signed by Barrick and awaits formal approval from Maliās Government, could be officially announced soon.
However, sources indicate that last-minute challenges could still emerge.
The dispute began in 2023 following the introduction of Maliās new mining code, which increased the governmentās stake in the gold mines.
CEOs of gold mining companies have noted that Maliās new mining code needs to be reviewed to attract investment.
Barrickās agreement comes at a crucial time when gold prices are soaring, yet the companyās share performance has not mirrored this increase.
Earlier this month, Barrick CEO Mark Bristow expressed to Reuters the mutual losses incurred from the mineās closure, with Mali missing out on significant revenue.
Barrickās contribution to Maliās treasury was projected to be around $550m (CFA Fr345.38bn) this year, had operations not been suspended.
The temporary halt at the Mali mine led Barrick to reduce its gold output forecast for the year to 3.2ā3.5 million ounces (moz), down from 3.9moz last year and 4.1moz in 2023.
Military governments in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have been asserting greater control over their mineral wealth, with some Western miners reaching agreements swiftly, while others face prolonged negotiations.
It remains uncertain whether Barrick will proceed with its arbitration against Mali in light of the new agreement.
For 2024, Mali accounted for $1.07bn in revenues for Barrick, a 1% increase from the previous year.
Meanwhile, Maliās industrial gold production saw a 23% decline year-over-year in 2024.
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Fortescue Secures $3 Billion Loan In Landmark China DealFortescue has secured a Renminbi-denominated (RMB) $14.2 billion ($3 billion) syndicated term loan, marking the first RMB facility of its kind by an Australian company.
The deal, backed by leading Chinese, Australian and international lenders, is a significant step in Fortescueās capital strategy and highlights its strong, long-standing ties with China.
Proceeds from the five-year unsecured facility will support general corporate purposes and Fortescueās decarbonisation goals, including partnerships with Chinese suppliers and technology leaders.
Fortescue executive chair Andrew Forrest said the loan represents more than just financial backing.
āItās a signal of what is possible when partners are aligned in ambition,ā Forrest said. āAs the United States steps back from investing in what will be the worldās greatest industry, China and Fortescue are advancing the green technology needed to lead the global green industrial revolution.
āChina continues to lead the world in industrial scale and innovation. Fortescue shares that ambition and drive. This landmark RMB financing strengthens our long-standing partnerships with Chinese institutions and opens new frontiers for collaboration.ā
Fortescue group chief financial officer Apple Paget said this financing deepens its engagement with existing financial partners and further expands the companyās banking syndicate to institutions with Renminbi lending capabilities.
āThe exceptional demand through the syndication process is recognition of Fortescueās strong credit profile, track record for operating excellence and disciplined capital allocation,ā Paget said.
āIt marks another milestone in execution of our capital management strategy, diversifying funding sources, enhancing flexibility and lowering our cost of capital, including achieving Fortescueās lowest ever cost of debt. It reinforces our position as responsible custodians of capital.ā
The facility was arranged by Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Sydney branches), with a 12-month availability period and repayments starting 18 months after close.
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Newmont Finalises Its Us$1 Billion Sale Of The Akyem Goldā¦The gold mining industry witnessed a significant transaction in August 2025 as Newmont Corporation finalised its US$1 billion sale of the Akyem gold mine to Zijin Mining Group. This strategic divestiture represents a pivotal moment in Newmontās portfolio optimisation strategy and signals important shifts in the global gold mining landscape amidst changing gold prices analysis.
The Akyem sale marks a decisive move by Newmont to streamline its global operations and focus on what it defines as Tier 1 assets. With the transaction now complete following Ghanaian parliamentary approval, industry analysts are closely examining the implications for both companies and the broaderĀ gold market performance.
The transaction reached its conclusion when Newmont received the final payment of US$100 million (approximately A$154 million) after Ghanaās Parliament ratified the extended Akyem East mining lease. This final payment completed the total transaction value of US$1 billion, with Zijin Mining Group as the buyer.
The deal was structured in two distinct phases:
After accounting for taxes and transaction costs, Newmontās after-tax proceeds from the sale totaled approximately US$770 million. As stated inĀ Newmontās official announcement, āThe proceeds will support Newmontās capital allocation priorities, which include reducing outstanding debt and returning capital to shareholders.ā
The Akyem divestiture aligns with Newmontās strategic focus on what it classifies as Tier 1 assets. According to company documentation, these assets must meet specific criteria:
While Akyem has been a productive asset in Newmontās portfolio, the mine no longer aligned with these strategic parameters, prompting its inclusion in the companyās divestiture program.
The concept of āTier 1ā assets has become increasingly important in the gold mining sector as companies focus on quality over quantity. These premium assets typically offer superior margins, operational stability, and reduced geopolitical risk compared to smaller or higher-cost operations.
The Akyem transaction represents just one component of Newmontās comprehensive portfolio optimisation strategy. This broader initiative aims to refine the companyās asset base following several major acquisitions and position it for sustainable long-term performance.
Newmontās divestiture program has been substantial in scope and impact:
This systematic pruning of non-core assets follows Newmontās transformational acquisitions in recent years, including the Goldcorp and Newcrest Mining deals that significantly expanded its global footprint.
Newmont has outlined clear priorities for the proceeds from its divestiture program:
These priorities reflect the companyās focus on long-term financial health rather than maintaining size for its own sake ā a philosophy that has gained traction across the gold mining sector.
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04 August 20253 min readNewmont Finalises Its Us$1 Billion Sale Of The Akyem Goldā¦
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Newmont Finalises Its Us$1 Billion Sale Of The Akyem Gold Mine To Zijin Miningā¦The gold mining industry witnessed a significant transaction in August 2025 as Newmont Corporation finalised its US$1 billion sale of the Akyem gold mine to Zijin Mining Group. This strategic divestiture represents a pivotal moment in Newmontās portfolio optimisation strategy and signals important shifts in the global gold mining landscape amidst changing gold prices analysis.
The Akyem sale marks a decisive move by Newmont to streamline its global operations and focus on what it defines as Tier 1 assets. With the transaction now complete following Ghanaian parliamentary approval, industry analysts are closely examining the implications for both companies and the broaderĀ gold market performance.
The transaction reached its conclusion when Newmont received the final payment of US$100 million (approximately A$154 million) after Ghanaās Parliament ratified the extended Akyem East mining lease. This final payment completed the total transaction value of US$1 billion, with Zijin Mining Group as the buyer.
The deal was structured in two distinct phases:
After accounting for taxes and transaction costs, Newmontās after-tax proceeds from the sale totaled approximately US$770 million. As stated inĀ Newmontās official announcement, āThe proceeds will support Newmontās capital allocation priorities, which include reducing outstanding debt and returning capital to shareholders.ā
The Akyem divestiture aligns with Newmontās strategic focus on what it classifies as Tier 1 assets. According to company documentation, these assets must meet specific criteria:
While Akyem has been a productive asset in Newmontās portfolio, the mine no longer aligned with these strategic parameters, prompting its inclusion in the companyās divestiture program.
The concept of āTier 1ā assets has become increasingly important in the gold mining sector as companies focus on quality over quantity. These premium assets typically offer superior margins, operational stability, and reduced geopolitical risk compared to smaller or higher-cost operations.
The Akyem transaction represents just one component of Newmontās comprehensive portfolio optimisation strategy. This broader initiative aims to refine the companyās asset base following several major acquisitions and position it for sustainable long-term performance.
Newmontās divestiture program has been substantial in scope and impact:
This systematic pruning of non-core assets follows Newmontās transformational acquisitions in recent years, including the Goldcorp and Newcrest Mining deals that significantly expanded its global footprint.
Newmont has outlined clear priorities for the proceeds from its divestiture program:
These priorities reflect the companyās focus on long-term financial health rather than maintaining size for its own sake ā a philosophy that has gained traction across the gold mining sector.
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Glencore To Cut Costs By Us$1 BillionGlencore plc said it will cut about US$1 billion of costs after a review of its sprawling network of mines and smelters, as it raised the long-term profit forecast for its commodity trading unit for the first time since 2017.
Glencoreās position as both a large producer and third-party trader of metals and minerals sets it apart from rivals, which broadly focus on one or the other business. The company has been grappling with lower prices for some of its key commodities ā particularly coal, which is traditionally its biggest earner. Its refining business has also been hit by some of the lowest metal processing fees on record.
Glencore didnāt provide details of how the cost reductions would be achieved, which it said would be fully implemented by the end of 2026. It will give a further update when it reports financial results next week.
Across the industry, the worldās biggest miners are looking to remove costs and simplify as the industry faces lower prices for the most profitable commodities such as iron ore and coal. Anglo American plc has already been on a cost cutting drive, while Rio Tinto Groupās new chief executive officer has been tasked with streamlining the business.
āA comprehensive review of our industrial asset portfolio during the period recognised opportunities to streamline our industrial operating structure, to optimise departmental management and reporting, and to support enhanced technical excellence and operational focus,ā CEO Gary Nagle said in a statement.
While the mining side of the business is under pressure, Glencore has increased the long-term forecast for annual profit in its trading business to US$2.3 billion to US$3.5 billion, up from a long-standing level of US$2.2 billion to US$3.2 billion. The trading unit earned US$1.35 billion in the first half, Glencore said.
The new range reflects growth in the existing metals and energy trading businesses, as well as expansion into new markets such as lithium and liquefied natural gas, Glencore said. It also cited āinflationary progression to todayās dollarsā.
The increase comes after years of questions from analysts and investors about when it would adjust the range, which Glencoreās traders have consistently exceeded. The company resisted until now, arguing that earnings were temporarily inflated first by the impacts of the pandemic and then the fallout from Russiaās invasion of Ukraine, and that markets needed to normalise before it formed a new long-term view.
While commodity trading profits have moderated across the industry from the record levels seen in 2022-2023, some of the biggest players have indicated they expect earnings have reset at a new higher level. Rival Trafigura Group said earlier this year that its trading business had āreached a new cruising altitudeā below the peaks of recent years, but significantly higher than the level of profitability it saw before the pandemic.
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30 July 20253 min readGlencore To Cut Costs By Us$1 Billion
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Ghana Cancels Us$1.2 Billion Bauxite Deal, Eyes Globalā¦Ghana has cancelled a US$1.2 billion bauxite lease with local firm Rocksure International, seeking a partnership instead with a big overseas company to tap one of West Africaās richest deposits, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Potential partners include Dubai-based Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) or a Chinese firm, two of the sources said.
The termination marks a strategic pivot by Ghana, which holds an estimated 900 million metric tons of bauxite, the seventh largest globally, but has struggled to attract sustained investment in mining and refining infrastructure.
Rocksureās lease covered the Nyinahin Hills in central Ghana, home to about 376 million tons of bauxite, the feedstock for aluminium.
It was the basis for a joint venture between Rocksure and the state-owned Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to build a mine and alumina refinery, with Rocksure holding 70% of the Asante Bauxite Company JV. GIADEC and the government owned 20% and 10%, respectively.
The lease was never ratified by parliament, rendering it void under a 2019 Supreme Court ruling.
āBy the Exton Cubic ruling, without ratification, you have no lease,ā one of the sources said, adding that the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources had informed Rocksure.
GIADEC declined to comment, citing ongoing negotiations. The lands ministry did not respond to requests for comment.
Rocksure also declined to comment.
Another of the sources said the firm had not been formally notified of the termination, only that GIADEC was exiting the JV.
Ghana,Ā AfricaāsĀ top gold producer, lags in bauxite production behind regional peers like Guinea, a globalĀ bauxite giant.
GIADEC is now actively courting new investors, including EGA and several Chinese firms, the GIADEC source said.
EGA, which lost its mining license in Guinea overĀ delaysĀ in building a refinery, signed a memorandum of understanding with GIADEC in June to explore opportunities in Ghana.
āEGA has expressed interest in jointly developing bauxite opportunities in Ghana and is currently assessing the technical and commercial parameters of such collaboration,ā the company told Reuters in an email response to queries.
EGA said no binding agreement had been signed, and did not disclose investment figures, resource estimates or timelines.
A third source said EGA had previously considered investing in Ghana around 2022 but backed out to avoid jeopardizing its Guinea license. āThey didnāt want Guinea to feel they were shifting focus to Ghana,ā the source said.
āSourcing bauxite from Ghana aligns with our objective to grow aluminium production by diversifying our supply base,ā EGA said.
GIADEC aims to begin extraction and off-take from the area ā known as Block B ā in the first quarter of next year. While no deals have been finalised, talks with potential partners are at an advanced stage, according to the first source.
āWeāre looking at all options to see which one serves the interest of the nation,ā the first source said.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines projects national bauxite output will rise to 2 million tons in 2025, from a record 1.7 million tons this year.
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28 July 20253 min readGhana Cancels Us$1.2 Billion Bauxite Deal, Eyes Globalā¦
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Ghana Cancels Us$1.2 Billion Bauxite Deal, Eyes Global PartnershipGhana has cancelled a US$1.2 billion bauxite lease with local firm Rocksure International, seeking a partnership instead with a big overseas company to tap one of West Africaās richest deposits, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Potential partners include Dubai-based Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) or a Chinese firm, two of the sources said.
The termination marks a strategic pivot by Ghana, which holds an estimated 900 million metric tons of bauxite, the seventh largest globally, but has struggled to attract sustained investment in mining and refining infrastructure.
Rocksureās lease covered the Nyinahin Hills in central Ghana, home to about 376 million tons of bauxite, the feedstock for aluminium.
It was the basis for a joint venture between Rocksure and the state-owned Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to build a mine and alumina refinery, with Rocksure holding 70% of the Asante Bauxite Company JV. GIADEC and the government owned 20% and 10%, respectively.
The lease was never ratified by parliament, rendering it void under a 2019 Supreme Court ruling.
āBy the Exton Cubic ruling, without ratification, you have no lease,ā one of the sources said, adding that the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources had informed Rocksure.
GIADEC declined to comment, citing ongoing negotiations. The lands ministry did not respond to requests for comment.
Rocksure also declined to comment.
Another of the sources said the firm had not been formally notified of the termination, only that GIADEC was exiting the JV.
Ghana,Ā AfricaāsĀ top gold producer, lags in bauxite production behind regional peers like Guinea, a globalĀ bauxite giant.
GIADEC is now actively courting new investors, including EGA and several Chinese firms, the GIADEC source said.
EGA, which lost its mining license in Guinea overĀ delaysĀ in building a refinery, signed a memorandum of understanding with GIADEC in June to explore opportunities in Ghana.
āEGA has expressed interest in jointly developing bauxite opportunities in Ghana and is currently assessing the technical and commercial parameters of such collaboration,ā the company told Reuters in an email response to queries.
EGA said no binding agreement had been signed, and did not disclose investment figures, resource estimates or timelines.
A third source said EGA had previously considered investing in Ghana around 2022 but backed out to avoid jeopardizing its Guinea license. āThey didnāt want Guinea to feel they were shifting focus to Ghana,ā the source said.
āSourcing bauxite from Ghana aligns with our objective to grow aluminium production by diversifying our supply base,ā EGA said.
GIADEC aims to begin extraction and off-take from the area ā known as Block B ā in the first quarter of next year. While no deals have been finalised, talks with potential partners are at an advanced stage, according to the first source.
āWeāre looking at all options to see which one serves the interest of the nation,ā the first source said.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines projects national bauxite output will rise to 2 million tons in 2025, from a record 1.7 million tons this year.
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Zambia Plans To Develop A Us$1.1 Billion Oil Refinery Inā¦Zambiaās government has signed an agreement that paves the way for the development of a US$1.1 billion crude oil refinery and energy complex in Ndola in the countryās Copperbelt, it said on Monday.
The planned facility will process about 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil, providing enough refined products to satisfy the Southern African nationās entire current fuel demand and potentially allowing for future exports to neighbouring countries, a government statement said.
It will save the nation millions of dollars annually in fuel imports once complete, the statement added.
Officials hope construction will start in the third quarter of 2025, with a first phase of commercial operations planned for 2026.
The agreement was between Zambiaās Industrial Development Corporation and Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation of China.
An IDC spokesperson said the refinery would source crude from the Middle East and that it would be imported through the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam.
As well as fuel production, the planned energy complex will include units for liquefied petroleum gas bottling, bitumen production, lubricants blending and a 130-megawatt power plant, Zambiaās government said.
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21 July 20252 min readZambia Plans To Develop A Us$1.1 Billion Oil Refinery Inā¦
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Zambia Plans To Develop A Us$1.1 Billion Oilā¦Zambiaās government has signed an agreement that paves the way for the development of a US$1.1 billion crude oil refinery and energy complex in Ndola in the countryās Copperbelt, it said on Monday.
The planned facility will process about 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil, providing enough refined products to satisfy the Southern African nationās entire current fuel demand and potentially allowing for future exports to neighbouring countries, a government statement said.
It will save the nation millions of dollars annually in fuel imports once complete, the statement added.
Officials hope construction will start in the third quarter of 2025, with a first phase of commercial operations planned for 2026.
The agreement was between Zambiaās Industrial Development Corporation and Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation of China.
An IDC spokesperson said the refinery would source crude from the Middle East and that it would be imported through the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam.
As well as fuel production, the planned energy complex will include units for liquefied petroleum gas bottling, bitumen production, lubricants blending and a 130-megawatt power plant, Zambiaās government said.
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Zambia Plans To Develop A Us$1.1 Billion Oil Refinery In Ndola, CopperbeltZambiaās government has signed an agreement that paves the way for the development of a US$1.1 billion crude oil refinery and energy complex in Ndola in the countryās Copperbelt, it said on Monday.
The planned facility will process about 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil, providing enough refined products to satisfy the Southern African nationās entire current fuel demand and potentially allowing for future exports to neighbouring countries, a government statement said.
It will save the nation millions of dollars annually in fuel imports once complete, the statement added.
Officials hope construction will start in the third quarter of 2025, with a first phase of commercial operations planned for 2026.
The agreement was between Zambiaās Industrial Development Corporation and Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation of China.
An IDC spokesperson said the refinery would source crude from the Middle East and that it would be imported through the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam.
As well as fuel production, the planned energy complex will include units for liquefied petroleum gas bottling, bitumen production, lubricants blending and a 130-megawatt power plant, Zambiaās government said.
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21 July 20252 min readZambia Plans To Develop A Us$1.1 Billion Oil Refinery In Ndola, Copperbelt
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Evolution Mining Hits Record $308M Cash FlowEvolution Mining has capped off the June 2025 quarter with a record quarterly cash flow of $308 million, driven by strong operational delivery and soaring gold prices.
The June quarter also saw a record mine operating cash flow of $697 million, up 16 per cent from the March 2025 quarter with all sites delivering positive net cash flow.
Notably, the Mungari gold operation in Western Australia delivered a 149 per cent surge to $96 million, while the Red Lake gold operation in Canada produced $90 million, a 127 per cent increase.
āWe started the year with the goal of returning to safe, reliable, and consistent performance to achieve guidance and generate significant cash flow,ā Evolution Mining managing director and chief executive officer Lawrie Conway said.
āThanks to our committed workforce, we have done that and more, delivering $2.3 billion of operating mine cash flow and $787 million of (annual) group cash flow.ā
Evolution ended the 2024ā25 financial year (FY25) with a cash balance of $760 million and no debt due until July 2026, having made $220 million in repayments. Gearing improved to 15 per cent, down from 25 per cent, enhancing Evolutionās balance sheet flexibility.
The companyās full-year gold production reached 751,000 ounces (oz) and copper production totalled 76,000 tonnes (t), both in line with Evolutionās FY25 guidance.
Its all-in sustaining cost (AISC) for FY25 was $1572/oz, including $40ā45/oz in royalties tied to the higher gold price.
Evolutionās operations also notched major achievements, with Mungari delivering record production with 620,000t milled following the successful commissioning of its mill expansion.
Red Lake recorded its strongest performance under Evolutionās ownership, while the Cowal gold operation in New South Wales delivered a record cash flow of $885 million and gained board approval to extend open-pit mining to 2042. The Ernest Henry gold operation in Queensland and the Northparkes gold operation in NSW also posted record annual cash flows.
āWe maintained our capital discipline and built our cash margins, which we expect to sustain in FY26 as evidenced by our group guidance announced today,ā Conway said.
Looking ahead, production in FY26 is forecasted at 710,000ā780,000oz of gold and 70,000ā80,000t of copper, with AISC expected to rise due to stockpiled ore processing and inflationary pressures. However, Evolution anticipates another year of high-margin cash generation.
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Vitol Signs $240M Iron Ore Prepayment Deal With Csn MiningEnergy and commodities company Vitol has entered a multi-year $240m prepayment arrangement with CSN Mining International for the offtake of six million tonnes (mt) of iron ore over the four years up to 2029.
CSN Mining is a subsidiary of the Brazil-based steel company Companhia SiderĆŗrgica Nacional (CSN).
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The prepayment deal reflects Vitolās broader objectives to diversify its portfolio and strengthen its foothold in the global mining and metals markets.
Vitol steel raw materials global headĀ Derek Wilson stated: āCSN is one of South Americaās leading steel and iron ore producers and has for some time been a valued customer of Vitolās metallurgical coal and coke businesses.Ā
āWe are pleased to broaden the scope of our relationship with CSN through this long-term arrangement, which deploys Vitolās financial, logistics and trading capabilities in the iron ore market. Ā We look forward to expanding our presence in this important market and across the entire steelmaking value chain.ā
In early July 2025, Vitol, alongside Breakwall Capital, a credit investment firm specialising in the energy sector, announced the creation of Valor Mining Credit Partners (VMP) to focus on structured credit investments in mining companies across the Americas.
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VMP aims to concentrate on event-driven financing opportunities, including debt refinancing, acquisition funding and development capital.
The initiative is designed to offer flexible financial solutions to mining companies that can facilitate growth and enhance value for shareholders.
In November 2024, Japanese firm Itochu agreed with CSN to purchase a 10.74% stake in CSN MineraĆ§Ć£o for 4.42 billion reais ($769m).
The deal builds on Itochuās existing indirect 7.15% stake in the iron ore company, held since 2008.
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15 July 20252 min readVitol Signs $240M Iron Ore Prepayment Deal With Csn Mining
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Gypsum Mining Market To Teach Us$2.6 Billion By 2032The global gypsum mining market size was valued at approximately US$1.8 billion in 2023, and it is anticipated to reach around US$2.6 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% from 2024 to 2032. This growth is driven primarily by increasing demand across various sectors such as construction, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals, which utilise gypsum as a critical raw material.
Gypsum, a naturally occurring mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, is widely used in construction, agriculture, and various industrial applications. It is a critical raw material for cement production, drywall, plaster, and soil conditioning. The gypsum mining market plays a vital role in meeting the rising demand for these end products worldwide.
One of the primary drivers of the gypsum mining market is the robust growth of the construction sector. Gypsum is an essential component in producing plasterboard and cement, both of which are indispensable in modern construction. Rapid urbanisation, infrastructure development, and renovation activities globally are fueling the need for gypsum-based materials.
Apart from construction, gypsum is also used as a soil amendment in agriculture. It improves soil structure, reduces compaction, and enhances water infiltration. Growing awareness about sustainable farming practices and the need for soil health improvement is contributing to higher gypsum consumption in the agricultural sector.
Advancements in mining technology and more efficient processing methods have increased the profitability and sustainability of gypsum mining operations. Companies are also adopting eco-friendly mining practices and exploring synthetic gypsum production to reduce the environmental footprint of traditional mining activities.
Like other mining industries, gypsum mining faces challenges related to land degradation, dust emissions, and water usage. Increasing regulatory scrutiny and the need to maintain ecological balance are pushing companies to adopt more responsible and sustainable practices.
The gypsum mining market is highly competitive, with numerous global and regional players. Price volatility due to changing supply-demand dynamics, transportation costs, and geopolitical factors can impact profitability and market stability.
The shift towards green building materials and energy-efficient construction practices is expected to boost demand for gypsum products, particularly recycled and synthetic variants. Technological innovations and new applications in agriculture and industry will further support market expansion in the coming years.
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14 July 20252 min readGypsum Mining Market To Teach Us$2.6 Billion By 2032
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