Argentina, US strengthen ties concerning critical minerals

The Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies and the US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs met to open up cooperation avenues.

Staff Writer | February 11, 2024 | 5:56 am

‘Doctor Death’ gives life to gold mines

After dominating football, Dave Fennell's Midas touch in Guyana could…

Tommy Humphreys - The Big Score | February 10, 2024 | 9:04 pm

Mexican president proposes ban on open-pit mining

AMLO presented a constitutional reform that prohibits open-pit mining.

Staff Writer | February 10, 2024 | 2:51 pm

Billionaire Adani secures ore for $1.2 billion copper smelter

The facility in Mundra is the world’s largest single-location smelter…

Bloomberg News | February 9, 2024 | 9:38 am

Nornickel’s 2023 profit slumps 51% on falling metal prices

Nornickel expects a further decline in its nickel and palladium…

Reuters | February 9, 2024 | 7:54 am

New sinter technology could greatly reduce iron, steel making emissions

Australia-based researchers have developed a new type of sinter that reduces the amount of coke consumed at sinter plants by about 23%.

Staff Writer | June 27, 2023 | 6:06 am

Commodity prices will need to jump to meet demand for energy transition – Anglo American

Prices will have to rise to attract investment from ever more complex locations to meet the urgency of the energy transition, said Duncan Wanblad.

Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 5:38 am

Fortescue to ship first iron ore from Gabon by year-end

It will mix ore from Belinga with output from its Australian mines to bring it closer in grade to that of rivals Rio Tinto, BHP and Vale.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2023 | 3:48 am

Australia’s critical minerals industry needs quicker permits, not subsidies – BHP

Queensland on Tuesday announced a new critical minerals development strategy to attract investment to the state.

Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 5:11 pm

Friedland warns of a copper ‘train wreck’ as supply stalls

Copper is poised to follow other commodities upended by recent price surges.

Bloomberg News | June 26, 2023 | 10:20 am

Zambia state firm says Zijin, Sibanye interested in Mopani Copper Mines

The search for a new investor for Mopani is likely to be concluded within the next two months.

Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 9:59 am

Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expert

University of Queensland cave mining expert Andre van As says rushing the development of super-deep mines may lead to massive financial losses.

Staff Writer | June 25, 2023 | 11:50 am

Big oil’s pullback from clean energy matters less than you might think

Exxon Mobil, Chevron, BP, Shell and TotalEnergies “choose cash over climate.”

Bloomberg News | June 25, 2023 | 10:20 am

BHP releases 2023-2027 Reconciliation Action Plan

Plan was developed in partnership with representatives from Traditional Owner groups, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, organisations, communities and peak bodies across Australia.

Staff Writer | June 23, 2023 | 3:33 pm

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