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Hearing on Nippon Steel’s lawsuit over US Steel bid set for Feb-March

The two steelmakers on Jan. 6 filed the lawsuit against Biden's order blocking Nippon Steel's planned buyout of US Steel.

Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 7:05 am

South African police hunt gang leader of illegal mine where dozens died

A gang leader from Lesotho is believed to have controlled…

Reuters | January 20, 2025 | 4:49 am

Barrick’s Reko Diq project to generate $74 billion over 37 years — Bristow

The copper and gold mine, co-owned by Barrick, Pakistan and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2025 | 3:56 am

Australia iron ore hub resumes operations after cyclone threat

Port Hedland is the world's largest iron ore export hub.

Reuters | January 19, 2025 | 4:30 pm

At least seven killed by army at Ghana’s AngloGold Ashanti mine

Earlier, about 60 illegal miners carrying locally manufactured rifles and…

Reuters | January 19, 2025 | 11:23 am

GoGold eyes permit for Los Ricos South underground in March

The feasibility study includes a re-engineered 2,000-tonne-per-day underground mine plan.

Staff Writer | January 17, 2025 | 8:20 am

Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market

Botswana's economy is expected to grow 3% to 4% in 2025 after a contraction last year.

Reuters | January 17, 2025 | 7:37 am

Robex Resources extends life of Nampala gold mine in Mali by half year

The Nampala mine now holds 121,000 oz. in gold reserves.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 12:11 pm

Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets

Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia.

Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 8:55 am

SSR review of Çöpler mine incident points to third-party design flaw

Experts found third-party test data overestimated the shear strength properties of the liner system at the base of the heap leach.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 8:39 am

South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege

Since Monday, rescuers have used a cylindrical metal cage to pull up 78 bodies and 246 survivors.

Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 7:27 am

Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion

The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 5:54 am

Antofagasta misses 2024 copper target, keeps 2025 guidance

Antofagasta — which operates four copper mines in Chile — maintained its 2025 guidance at 660,000 to 700,000 tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 4:03 am

US bans imports from 37 Chinese firms over forced labor charge

The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US.

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 5:26 pm

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