BHP iron ore output beats, copper production edges up on better grades at EscondidaThe global miner completed the debottlenecking work at the port at its Western Australia operations, boosting iron ore output.Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 3:02 pm
Serbian protestors rally to oppose Rio Tinto’s lithium mine projectIn 2022, the Serbian government revoked licenses for Rio Tinto's…Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 1:35 pm
World’s top two iron ore miners raise output even as China slowsRio’s third-quarter output edged up about 1% from a year…Bloomberg News | October 16, 2024 | 10:20 am
South32’s Arizona manganese plant tapped for $166m US government grant The DOE funding would provide 30% of the cost of its proposed manganese production facility, said the Australian miner. Staff Writer | September 20, 2024 | 8:24 am
A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build Copper’s bull narrative is well understood, but building from zero is both worryingly risky and unappealingly pricey. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2024 | 4:12 pm
Saudi Arabia targets control of Alba to bolster metals ambitions Ma'aden announced a series of deals this week involving Aluminium Bahrain. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2024 | 6:59 am
Gold miners say they’re now disciplined as dealmaking heats up Deal appetite has picked up as gold soared to successive records on the outlook for lower US interest rates, central-bank buying and haven demand. Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 4:31 pm
BHP’s fertilizer boss bets on low-cost potash to challenge rivals Jansen mine is expected to produce potash at costs that are less than the top Canadian operations of fertilizer giants Nutrien and Mosaic. Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 9:44 am
Barrick suspends operations at Papua New Guinea mine after violence kills at least 20 Papua New Guinea has granted police emergency powers, including the use of lethal force, to contain the violence in Porgera. Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 7:54 am
Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals India has been exploring ways to secure supplies of lithium. Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 7:01 am
BHP’s Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative Plans for two new nickel trading platforms to challenge the LME have been blown off course by BHP's planned suspension of its plants in Western Australia. Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 6:59 am
Rio Tinto launches farming trial in Australia to explore renewable diesel production The miner has partnered with local woodfiber processor manager Midway to oversee the planting and management of the farms. Reuters | September 17, 2024 | 1:47 pm