S. Africa competition tribunal OKs Sibanye acquisition of Lonmin
Deal would create the world’s No.2 platinum producer.
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BHP searching for assets with lessons learned during downturn in mind
The company’s chief financial officer has outlined a detailed plan on how to not waste a whole lot of shareholders’ money again.
Pebble mine scores small win in land deal with Alaskan landowners
Deal with the Alaska Peninsula Corporation (APC) secures the company's right to use defined portions of APC lands to build and operate roads for the stalled Pebble copper-gold-silver project.
Illegal gold mining spikes in Venezuela as locals struggle to survive
Constantly rising currency inflation means small amounts of gold are being used to pay for everyday staples.
BHP officially drops ‘Billiton’ from name
BHP Billiton and BHP Billiton Plc are now BHP Group and BHP Group Plc respectively and all the tickers, including the ones on the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange will switch to “BHP” on Nov. 23.
China’s Zijin clears last regulatory condition for $1.4B Nevsun takeover
Chinese and Canadian authorities have approved the Zijin's bid to buy Nevsun Resources.
Perseus sees signs for life extension of its Ghana gold mine
Drilling results from the Esuajah Gap deposit at its Edikan gold operation show a “significant” mineralized granite that could extend the life of the mine past the six years it has left.
Copper output to spike in world’s top producer Chile
Copper output in Chile, the world’s top producer of the metal, is expected to increase 4% in 2019 and continue to grow steadily during 2019 due to stronger performance from major mines, upgrades to existing operations, and lower risk of labour strikes.
BHP to pay $390m to settle tax bill dispute over Singapore business
The issue relates to the amount of tax BHP owed for selling its Australian commodities via its Singapore marketing business — or allegedly shifting its profits offshore.
Vale told to pay $26.8m in damages to indigenous tribes
The company's Onça Puma nickel mines blamed for contaminating the Catete river, which prosecutors said had a "severe" impact on the Xikrin and Kayapo tribes.
Delays hit Gemfields ruby plant as Zambia mine reboots
Commissioning of a second processing plant at the Montepuez ruby mine has been postponed to September due to logistical setbacks.