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Australian Potash exits administration

The Western Australia-based junior is now is working towards resumption of trading on the Australian Stock Exchange in March.

Staff Writer | February 2, 2024 | 5:41 am

Bougainville Copper soars on Panguna licence 5-year extension

The company is attempting to reopen the giant Panguna mine,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2024 | 3:44 am

VRIC: Mining at a crossroads amid de-dollarization trend, US debt dilemma

The shifting economic paradigms of de-dollarization and escalating US debt…

Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2024 | 3:13 pm

Japan adds uranium to critical minerals list

According to official figures, Japan's uranium reserves are estimated at…

Staff Writer | February 1, 2024 | 10:20 am

South32 hits IGO with $80 million royalty lawsuit

South32 claims it is owed royalties tied to IGO's former…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2024 | 3:49 am

Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender

A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 6:50 am

Rio Tinto hunts for lithium deals, eyes Jadar revival

Lithium prices, expected to stay at record highs, have the world’s second-biggest miner actively looking for lithium acquisitions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 6:38 am

Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover

Martin Preece, who runs the company’s South Deep gold mine in South Africa, will take on the role of interim CEO while the board searches for a new boss.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 3:25 am

SolGold shares dive despite raising $36m with Jiangxi backing

The miner is said to be at the centre of a bidding war between Jiangxi, China’s largest copper miner on the one side, and a possible BHP-Newcrest alliance on the other.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2022 | 6:58 am

Panama’s Chamber of Commerce worried about government negotiations with First Quantum Minerals

Panama’s Chamber of Commerce expressed concern over the “erratic turn” the negotiations between the government and First Quantum Mineral have taken.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 11, 2022 | 1:37 pm

Developing a supply chain for silicon key to Australia’s energy independence — report

A PwC Australia report says that increasing the in-country production of silicon is the first step for Australia to develop its own capability and capacity in the solar cell supply chain.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2022 | 12:13 pm