Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes. Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am
BHP, Ivanhoe Electric team up to hunt for US copper The partnership is structured in two phases: project generation and possible development and operation of mining projects on a 50:50 basis. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2024 | 5:28 am
South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2024 | 3:46 am
Aluminium — the copper grid alternative From your humble drink can to the airframe of an F-16 fighter jet, aluminium’s role in the global economy is diverse and critical. James Cooper | May 8, 2024 | 4:21 pm
Platinum set for biggest deficit in a decade in 2024, says Johnson Matthey The autocatalyst maker said it expected the platinum market's deficit to increase to 598,000 ounces this year. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 4:12 pm
Brazil court rejects requests to block $15.7 billion from Vale, BHP A substitute federal judge of a court in Minas Gerais state said the issue had already been resolved in the previous ruling. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 1:42 pm
Newmont sticks to mine investment delay, dashing Peru hopes World's biggest gold miner has no plans to expedite a decision on its $2.5 billion Yanacocha project. Bloomberg News | May 8, 2024 | 12:01 pm
Democrats call for probe into foreign mining on public lands The group wants to know how closely the federal government tracks exports of minerals extracted from public lands. Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 10:17 am
M&A won’t alleviate looming copper shortage, Barrick CEO warns For Mark Bristow, BHP's approach to Anglo reinforces the necessity for industry investment in its future. Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 9:39 am