Macron lands in Putin’s backyard seeking new friends and uranium After finding itself suddenly unwelcome in its traditional sphere of influence, France is casting further afield. Bloomberg News | October 31, 2023 | 8:13 am
Australian mining red tape hurts its global investment case, says Hancock Hancock joins BHP and Rio Tinto in flagging red tape around mining projects as hurting Australia's drive to secure major investment. Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 8:02 am
Kazakhstan says close to taking over ArcelorMittal unit Both sides agreed to preliminary terms for the deal on Oct. 22, just days before a explosion and fire at the Kostenko mine killed 46 people. Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 7:56 am
Impala Platinum to cut spending after metal price decline Platinum prices are down about 15% so far in 2023. Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 7:49 am
First Quantum shares extend slide, company says committed to rule of law Electoral court stated that it cannot organize a referendum regarding the Panama copper mine, as requested by President Cortizo. Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 7:42 am
New graphite-based material can be ‘everything all at once’ A new material can be tuned to exhibit three important properties never before seen in natural graphite. Staff Writer | October 31, 2023 | 6:06 am
Patriot Lithium expands footprint in Canada’s “Electric Avenue” It has secured rights over an additional 536sq.km in one of the largest and highest-grade lithium areas in North America. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2023 | 6:03 am
BHP launches new program to support Indigenous businesses across the Pilbara The 3 year pilot program, administered by Indigenous Management Group, will support Pilbara Indigenous businesses via training and advice on all aspects of business development. Staff Writer | October 31, 2023 | 5:00 am
BHP to inject $4.9 billion into Jansen to double potash output BHP is going ahead with Jansen stage two expansion, even before the first phase of the Canadian potash mine is in production. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2023 | 3:36 am