The partnership is structured in two phases: project generation and possible development and operation of mining projects on a 50:50 basis.

A substitute federal judge of a court in Minas Gerais state said the issue had already been resolved in the previous ruling.

The high voltage electrical data analytics business has contracts with Barrick Gold, Centamin, Resolute Mining and Allied Gold.

World's biggest gold miner has no plans to expedite a decision on its $2.5 billion Yanacocha project.

For Mark Bristow, BHP's approach to Anglo reinforces the necessity for industry investment in its future.

Group revenue for the first half of the year fell 6% to 8.25 billion euros, roughly in line with expectations.

The current permits are set to expire on May 31.

The government stated that if this amount is not paid within 15 days, it will petition to block the assets of Vale, BHP, and Samarco.