Firebird Metals farms out early-stage manganese projects in Australia Macro Metals will take over work at the Wandanya, Disraeli and Midgengadge manganese projects located in the Eastern Pilbara region. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 10:24 am
BHP must stop funding legal action to halt Mariana dam claim, London court rules The miner must stop funding legal action to prevent a $46 billion claim over the dam collapse. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 10:24 am
Chile’s mining ministry accepts Cochilco head’s resignation Joaquin Morales will be replaced on an interim basis by the agency's current prosecutor Claudia Rodriguez. Reuters | July 23, 2024 | 10:20 am
Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ being produced by seabed metals Researchers sampled the seabed of the Clarion-Clapperton Zone to assess the possible impacts of deep-sea mining. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 9:37 am
Vietnam arrests former deputy environment minister over rare earth mining violations Four other senior officials in environment ministry also accused. Reuters | July 23, 2024 | 9:29 am
Kumba Iron Ore sees new South Africa government open to rail reform The Anglo subsidiary was already working with the previous administration on ways to improve the crucial infrastructure. Bloomberg News | July 23, 2024 | 9:01 am
Botswana touts 24% stake in new mining companies for citizens Under current legislation, the government is entitled to offer to buy as much as 15% equity in any new mining entity. Bloomberg News | July 23, 2024 | 8:57 am
Lifezone produces first metal from Kabanga nickel project in Tanzania This milestone marks the first metal production from Kabanga since the deposit’s initial discovery in 1975. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 8:50 am
Iron ore price buckles below $100 as China’s Plenum fails to inspire The steelmaking material slid as much as 3.5% to touch $99.85 in Singapore, with futures on track for a third day of losses. Bloomberg News | July 23, 2024 | 7:59 am