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Resolute Mining to pay Mali $160 million to resolve tax dispute, free staff

The company’s shares in Sydney were suspended on Thursday, after tumbling 40% since news of the detention of CEO Terry Holohan.

Reuters | November 17, 2024 | 3:34 pm

Trump chooses oil fracking boss as energy secretary

Chris Wright, the chief executive officer of Liberty Energy Inc.,…

Bloomberg News | November 16, 2024 | 4:55 pm

US House of Representatives approves 2024 Critical Mineral Consistency Act

The bill modifies the Energy Act of 2020 to expand…

Staff Writer | November 15, 2024 | 2:21 pm

Ecuador court gives green light for Silvercorp, Salazar’s El Domo project

The ruling removes the last major obstacle for the $250…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 15, 2024 | 11:43 am

Indonesia’s Jan-Oct nickel ore imports surge by 50 times from year ago

The world's biggest nickel producer has bought record volumes of…

Reuters | November 15, 2024 | 10:21 am

China, Indonesia seal $10 billion in deals focused on green energy and tech

The countries agreed to enhance collaboration in sectors such as new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, photovoltaics and the digital economy.

Reuters | November 10, 2024 | 10:55 am

US judge narrows investor lawsuit against Rio Tinto over Mongolian mine

Rio Tinto and its former CEO are accused of defrauding investors by concealing problems developing the $5.3 billion Oyu Tolgoi mine.

Reuters | November 10, 2024 | 9:38 am

Japan, Peru to agree on cooperation in mineral mining technology

The two governments aim to create stable supply chains in Peru for critical minerals such as copper and zinc through technology provided by Japanese companies.

Reuters | November 9, 2024 | 9:53 am

Resolute Mining CEO, executives detained in Mali

CEO Terry Holohan and other company executives were taken by Mali’s junta over the weekend, said Bloomberg sources.

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2024 | 9:43 am

Bolivia ditches new gold rule within days to curb ‘speculation’

By law, the institution must keep at least 22 tons of the metal.

Bloomberg News | November 8, 2024 | 12:47 pm

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 Leon Zhu is attempting to gain control of the firm.

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

Osisko Development’s Cariboo gold project faces legal threat as Xatśūll demands consent

The project threatens community health, cultural sites and traditional practices due to potential contamination and restricted land access, the Nation said.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 7, 2024 | 3:55 pm

Mineral Resources put on watchlist by shareholder

Superannuation fund HESTA has placed the Perth-based mining services firm on watchlist over governance concerns.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 2:06 pm

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