Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report

Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker.

MINING.com editor | November 14, 2024 | 1:00 am

Friedland considers floating African iron ore company on ASX

The IPO, expected before June 2025, seeks to raise capital for acquiring "overlooked" critical minerals projects in Australia.

MINING.com editor | November 12, 2024 | 6:33 am

VIDEO: Trump re-election to bring commodity volatility in coming months

As Trump’s policies take shape, miners face uncertainties that could reshape the global commodity landscape, says CRU analyst Alex Tuckett.

MINING.com editor | November 8, 2024 | 9:03 am

Saudi Arabia nears $1bn deal for stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq

Through its investment fund Manara Minerals, Saudi Arabia is seeking at least a 25% interest in the Reko Diq copper and gold project.

MINING.com editor | April 18, 2024 | 6:27 am

Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec

Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth.

MINING.com editor | April 17, 2024 | 3:49 am

Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says

The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction.

MINING.com editor | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 am

Recycling can ease critical minerals scarcity, not solve it

The global energy transition may be eclipsed by a critical minerals supply-demand imbalance — unless alternatives are found, experts say.

MINING.com editor | November 14, 2023 | 10:12 am

Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition

Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal. 

MINING.com editor | November 10, 2023 | 3:48 am

Heads to roll at Anglo American head offices

The mining giant has begun at Kumba Iron Ore, where 181 workers got notices and 141 jobs are expected to be cut.

MINING.com editor | October 4, 2023 | 6:03 am

ICMM releases guidelines to tackle Scope 3 emissions

Document provides a standardised framework for mining and metals firms to calculate and disclose their value chain emissions.

MINING.com editor | September 7, 2023 | 3:51 am

Copper dealt blow in battle for critical mineral status in the US

The Copper Development Association claims the USGS's refusal to include copper is based on old facts outside of its own 2022 methodology.

MINING.com editor | May 23, 2023 | 9:50 am

Ivanhoe Electric buys private land by copper project in Arizona

The company is saying it will buy 6,205 acres of private land by its Santa Cruz copper project near Casa Grande, Arizona.

MINING.com editor | May 11, 2023 | 9:35 am

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