Myanmar rescuers recover 22 bodies after a deadly landslide The accident occurred on Sunday in Hpakant in Kachin state, where a giant heap of excavated earth and rubble collapsed. Reuters | August 15, 2023 | 7:34 am
Azure Minerals rejects $585m takeover bid from SQM The Australian company rejected the buyout bid received on August 12. Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 5:05 pm
Esmark makes $7.8 billion offer for US Steel Corp On Sunday, US Steel launched a formal review of strategic options after rebuffing a takeover offer from rival Cleveland-Cliffs. Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 12:21 pm
Mexican mining chamber calls for end to strike at Newmont gold mine Mexico's Camimex mining chamber called for authorities to help find a solution to a strike at the major Penasquito gold mine. Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 10:36 am
Yellen warns of risks of over-concentration of clean energy supply chains China holds at least 60% of the world’s manufacturing capacity for most mass-manufactured technologies. Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 8:40 am
Alrosa reports strong diamond sales despite sanctions The company reported a first-half net profit of $551 million. Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 7:44 am
At least 36 feared dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine The accident happened Sunday in the remote town of Hpakant, the centre of Myanmar's secretive jade industry. Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 7:41 am
Graphic: Surpluses, low prices to remain a feature of cobalt market Surging supplies of cobalt from Indonesia and Africa are forecast to outpace demand from EVs. Reuters | August 14, 2023 | 7:39 am
US Steel to explore strategic alternatives for the company US Steel has received unsolicited proposals that range from the acquisition of certain production assets to consideration for the whole company. Reuters | August 13, 2023 | 10:10 am
South32 to halt some Appin mine operations amid workers strike Workers voted to go on a strike till Aug. 18 after rejecting a new workplace deal that would have given them a 6.3% pay hike this year. Reuters | August 11, 2023 | 6:31 am
Moon mining – Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday. Reuters | August 11, 2023 | 6:22 am
Rio Tinto inks infrastructure deal for Simandou iron ore project The project has been haggled over for years, with exploitation delayed by legal wrangling and the difficulty and cost of building infrastructure. Reuters | August 11, 2023 | 6:05 am
