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Rio Tinto throws its weight behind Africa as mining central

Africa largest untapped source of growth for industry and would provide huge opportunity, says Rio Tinto's chief executive of energy and minerals.

Reuters | November 1, 2017 | 10:42 am

BHP to step up copper exploration, expansions to meet electric vehicles sector’s rising demand

World's biggest miner is getting ready to provide enough copper…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2017 | 8:54 am

Clean energy a boost for copper demand — ICA

Industry experts address the link between copper demand and clean…

International Copper Association - ICA | November 1, 2017 | 6:18 am

Sibanye-Stillwater shuts down Cooke gold mine, about 7,000 laid off

Company said it would keep its Beatrix West gold mine…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2017 | 4:50 am

Electric cars set world’s nickel miners on new course

Battery boom promises new and growing market for high-grade nickel…

Reuters | October 31, 2017 | 12:59 pm

BHP makes $6.4 billion binding offer for OZ Minerals

The acquisition is BHP’s largest since the $12.1 billion purchase of Petrohawk Energy in 2011.

Bloomberg News | December 21, 2022 | 4:38 pm

California congressman perfectly sums up what is wrong with US mining policy

MINING.COM watches a House Natural Resources committee meeting so you don't have to.

Frik Els | December 21, 2022 | 12:23 pm

Foran’s $150m loan helps nearly cover McIlvenna Bay copper project cost in Saskatchewan

The financing will almost cover the estimated C$368 million cost to build the project.

Staff Writer | December 21, 2022 | 9:34 am

Ivanhoe Mines confirms link to Congo aide in copper corruption case

Ivanhoe struck a deal last year with Vidiye Tshimanga, a top aide to Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, the firm said in a statement on Dec. 14.

Bloomberg News | December 21, 2022 | 8:23 am

Indonesia confirms bauxite export ban to proceed as scheduled

The measure, which led to a dispute at the World Trade Organization, also helped boost the value of Indonesia's exports.

Reuters | December 21, 2022 | 7:56 am

Terrafame to start mining uranium in Finland by mid-2024

The miner will extract uranium as a byproduct of zinc and nickel production and aims to produce 200 tonnes per year by 2026.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2022 | 6:13 am

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Rio Tinto throws its weight behind Africa as mining central

BHP to step up copper exploration, expansions to meet electric vehicles sector’s rising demand

Clean energy a boost for copper demand — ICA

Sibanye-Stillwater shuts down Cooke gold mine, about 7,000 laid off

Electric cars set world’s nickel miners on new course

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BHP makes $6.4 billion binding offer for OZ Minerals

California congressman perfectly sums up what is wrong with US mining policy

Foran’s $150m loan helps nearly cover McIlvenna Bay copper project cost in Saskatchewan

Ivanhoe Mines confirms link to Congo aide in copper corruption case

Indonesia confirms bauxite export ban to proceed as scheduled

Terrafame to start mining uranium in Finland by mid-2024

Taseko and Mitsui partner to develop Florence copper project

Aurubis plans 530 million euros in new investments

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