BHP CEO flies to South Africa to push $39 billion takeoverBHP’s team aims to engage with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration among other key stakeholders, Bloomberg sources say.Bloomberg News | May 2, 2024 | 5:02 am
Albemarle profit just misses estimates on weak lithium pricesLithium prices had fallen by more than 80% in the…Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 4:53 am
Glencore takes 15.4% Stillwater Critical Minerals stakeMiner now owns stake of the Montana platinum group metals…Henry Lazenby | May 1, 2024 | 2:05 pm
Evolution Mining to buy 80% stake in Northparkes Evolution agreed to buy the stake for $400 million in cash and a copper price-linked contingent consideration of up to $75 million. Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 2:42 pm
Rio Tinto approves $77 million for Rhodes Ridge project development Rhodes Ridge is one of the world’s best undeveloped iron ore deposits. Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 2:39 pm
Rio Tinto okays new solar farm and battery storage at Amrun bauxite operations Rio said the project will help it reduce scope 2 emissions at its Weipa operations by up to 10%. Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 1:22 pm
Nornickel raises forecasts for global nickel surplus, palladium deficit in 2023 The company expects a global nickel surplus of more than 250,000 metric tons this year, up from previous estimates of 200,000 tons. Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 10:06 am
Congo government extends suspension of ERG’s Boss Mining The company hasn’t yet addressed issues that led to property destruction and multiple deaths after flooding reached a nearby community in March, the government said. Bloomberg News | December 4, 2023 | 8:40 am
First Quantum asks government for clarity on future of Cobre Panama’s workers The Canadian miner issued a communiqué informing employees that it is uncertain how many people will be able to continue working at the operation. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 3, 2023 | 11:58 am
Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEO The company has notified buyers it will not be able to meet agreements due to force majeure. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 4:48 pm
Rio Tinto donates C$400,000 to domestic violence prevention in Canada Funds to be distributed among 15 organisations that provide essential services to individuals affected by domestic and family violence. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 4:33 pm
Vale Base Metals in search of new CEO Deshnee Naidoo will step down from her position as CEO effective March 31. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 9:37 am