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China opens up copper blending business to private firms

China has allowed more private firms to blend more polluting complex copper concentrates domestically.

Reuters | November 8, 2024 | 7:32 am

Global Lithium raises alarm over potential foreign takeover

The Australian company fears that Chinese national and minority shareholder…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2024 | 3:56 am

Gold Fields, AngloGold JV in Ghana hits roadblock

Without the required approvals and a clear timeline from Ghana,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2024 | 6:23 am

Regis Resources sues Australian minister over blocked gold mine

Miner is challenging Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's decision, which blocked…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2024 | 3:45 am

Gold price falls after sweeping Trump win boosts dollar

Trump's win could translate into a global trade conflict that…

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | November 6, 2024 | 6:36 am

US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffs

A three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries.

Gregory Wischer - Payne Institute for Public Policy | August 20, 2024 | 9:23 am

Arab Gulf States double down mining efforts

The Arab Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are intensifying their focus on the mining sector to secure their economic futures.

Jamil Hijazi | August 20, 2024 | 5:36 am

Western Australia gold mining ripe for more (friendly) M&A

The small and fragmented WA gold sector remains ripe for consolidation, even after several deals already so far this year.

Kristie Batten | August 14, 2024 | 2:42 am

BHP removes striking workers at huge Chile copper mine, output at risk

The union’s 2,400 members downed tools at Escondida Tuesday morning after rejecting BHP’s latest proposal as part of a collective bargaining.

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 3:49 pm

Germany, Italy import legally dubious Brazilian gold, study shows

About 94% of the Brazilian gold imported by Germany and Italy, the main buyers in the EU, has dubious origins, Instituto Escolhas says.

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 10:37 am

Illegal mining soars near First Quantum’s idled Panama mine

More than 250 instances of illegal mining have been identified in the rainforest surrounding Cobre Panama this year.

Bloomberg News | August 13, 2024 | 10:13 am

India to offer incentives for critical minerals extraction

India plans to provide funding for research institutes to give technical assistance to miners.

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am

BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike

The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at 8 a.m. Chile time and involves the union’s 2,400 members.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 3:53 am

A $91 billion trade means mining in one of the world’s hottest places

Heatwaves during Australia's most recent summer set new extremes across the Pilbara region, roughly the size of Spain.

Bloomberg News | August 12, 2024 | 3:38 pm

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