Rio Tinto, UNBC to research water security, fish ecology in Nechako WatershedA total of $1.75 million in funding from Rio Tinto will support two research chairs at UNBC for the next five years.Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 1:04 pm
Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billionThe world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after…Frik Els | January 15, 2025 | 11:25 am
Saudi Arabia to scale up lithium expansion as it diversifies from oilState oil giant Aramco and Saudi mining company Ma’aden have…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2025 | 5:57 am
Barrick Gold seeks arbitration over Mali mines dispute The miner said it could suspend operations if gold shipments remain blocked. Staff Writer | December 18, 2024 | 7:19 am
BHP sees rising uncertainty for miners on trade as Trump returns Mining companies across the globe have been spooked by Trump’s plans to slap tariffs. Bloomberg News | December 17, 2024 | 3:41 pm
Russia sells stakes in some Kazakh uranium deposits to China Kazatomprom accounted for 20% of global uranium production in 2023. Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 6:42 am
Arcadium Lithium investors sue miner over Rio Tinto takeover Three shareholders of Arcadium Lithium have sued the miner and its board alleging negligence in Rio Tinto $6.7 billion takeover. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2024 | 5:29 am
Rio Tinto, BHP, and BlueScope to build ‘green iron’ plant Project could help reduce emissions by up to 80% if renewables and green hydrogen are used, the companies said. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2024 | 3:53 am
BHP resumes South Flank iron ore operations after short pause The mine was briefly closed due to heavy rains in the Pilbara region. Reuters | December 16, 2024 | 3:33 pm
Samarco to invest more than $1 billion to resume full capacity Samarco expects to produce 15 million tons of iron ore pellets in 2025, returning to a top 3 ranking for global exporters of the steelmaking ingredient. Bloomberg News | December 16, 2024 | 1:12 pm
Barrick to halt Mali operations if shipments remain blocked If Mali continues to impede shipments from Loulo-Gounkoto, the country's largest gold mine, Barrick will cease operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2024 | 3:53 am
Nornickel will return to positive free cash flow in 2025, CEO says However, CEO Vladimir Potanin said the company will not distribute dividends before then. Reuters | December 14, 2024 | 9:33 am