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Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the world were throughly scrambled in 2023 as governments intervened, lithium and nickel prices tumbled, gold hit records and a new listing went ballistic.

Frik Els | January 31, 2024 | 8:31 am

Lithium market transition comes with delays, layoffs and M&As — WoodMac

Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says the market is moving towards maturity…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 3:45 am

BMO, Canaccord Genuity top 2023 mining M&A advisory board – report

BMO Capital Markets advised on transactions worth $27.4 billion, while…

MINING.com Editor | January 30, 2024 | 3:01 pm

LME targets Hong Kong as option for warehouse expansion

Chinese rules and regulations alongside resistance from competitor Shanghai Futures…

Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 8:31 am

Lithium miners warn on plunging profits after price freefall

Two of China’s biggest lithium companies became the latest miners…

Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 8:20 am

Triple Flag shares rise following another quarter of record results, dividend hike

In the second quarter of 2023, the gold streaming and royalty company achieved record results in several operating metrics.

Staff Writer | August 9, 2023 | 2:36 pm

Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.

Frik Els | August 9, 2023 | 1:09 pm

Investor that took on Exxon targets deals in critical minerals

Investment fund Engine No. 1, known for its battle with Exxon and recently taking a surprise stake in Vale’s base metals business, is eying more deals in critical minerals.

Bloomberg News | August 9, 2023 | 10:42 am

Ramaco shares dive as coal outlook softens, board okays rare earths buildout

Headline earnings, adjusting for non-recurring items, fell 38% yearly to $30 million.

Henry Lazenby | August 9, 2023 | 10:39 am

Glencore half-year profit drops 50% as commodity prices ease

At its own mines, Glencore said profit was hurt by lower prices for coal and cobalt in particular.

Bloomberg News | August 8, 2023 | 2:53 pm

Barrick CEO sees few good deals despite mining’s M&A revival

"The problem is that, in the gold industry, most of the tier one assets remaining are embedded in bad assets. And you can’t unlock them,” Bristow says.

Bloomberg News | August 8, 2023 | 1:28 pm