Private equity deals in mining sector tumble by half in 2024 – reportTotal transaction value as of Sept. 30 was $4.76 billion, down more than 50% compared to the $10.52 billion registered in the full year 2023.Staff Writer | October 29, 2024 | 1:02 pm
Trillions needed to achieve net-zero by 2050 — Wood MackenzieThe report shows the world needs to invest $78 trillion…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2024 | 6:47 am
China will hit peak copper around 2030, industry group saysChina’s demand growth in the five years up to 2030…Bloomberg News | October 25, 2024 | 7:43 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