Australia approves controversial Whitehaven coal mine expansion The backing of the federal environment minister is described by advocates as a betrayal. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2021 | 3:42 am
Sibanye-Stillwater grabs 50% of Nevada lithium project for $490 million The deal is one of the largest ever in the US lithium market and it t marks Sibanye’s third battery metal investment this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2021 | 6:58 am
Rio Tinto hit with fresh tax bill in Australia The country's tax authority is asking Rio to pay $277m related to a 2015 borrowing used to pay an intragroup dividend. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2021 | 3:49 am
BHP inks supply deals for Jansen potash output The non-binding agreements with major importers would cover 100% of future potash production from the Canadian mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2021 | 7:42 am
Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on weak demand, US stimulus The world's top copper producing nation expects the metal to average $4.20 per pound this year, from a previous estimate of $4.30 per pound. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2021 | 6:45 am
FirstRand bank to end loans to new coal mines, plants in 2026 It makes it one of only two big South African lenders to close the door on funding for such activities altogether. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2021 | 3:50 am
Nordgold and Columbus launch financial tool for miners CN Planning Analytics is a planning, measurement, monitoring and reporting tool tailored specifically to miners. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2021 | 7:03 am
Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2021 | 3:53 am
OceanaGold to restart Didipio mine earlier than expected The operation has been halted for over two years due to a dispute with a provincial government over the company’s license to operate. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 9:43 am
Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 7:20 am
