Rio Tinto and Glencore discuss potential merger A $160 billion Rio Tinto-Glencore combination makes sense in a copper-centric world, but we've been here before. Frik Els | January 16, 2025 | 1:46 pm
Rio Tinto, Glencore discuss mining’s biggest-ever potential merger Combining the two businesses would potentially create a behemoth to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP Group. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2025 | 12:16 pm
Robex Resources extends life of Nampala gold mine in Mali by half year The Nampala mine now holds 121,000 oz. in gold reserves. Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 12:11 pm
Societe Generale plans partial return to gold trading The French bank resigned as a market maker for gold at the London Bullion Market Association in 2019. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 10:26 am
Standard Lithium and Equinor secure $225m to develop Arkansas project Since December, Standard Lithium has operated a pilot DLE plant at its South West Arkansas project. Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 10:21 am
China extends coal imports lead over India to widest in more than a decade Chinese coal imports hit a record 542.7 million metric tons in 2024, customs data showed. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 10:11 am
Greek Metlen expands alumina output to extract critical mineral gallium The company plans to launch gallium production in 2027 and eventually produce 50 tons a year. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 9:06 am
Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia. Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 8:55 am
SSR review of Çöpler mine incident points to third-party design flaw Experts found third-party test data overestimated the shear strength properties of the liner system at the base of the heap leach. Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 8:39 am
