BHP faces test of patience after $49 billion Anglo bid fails Over the coming months, copper deals are unlikely to be far from executives’ minds. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 7:27 am
Rosatom, Orano deny deal talks on Niger nuclear assets Rosatom said it had no plans to acquire uranium mining assets owned by Orano in Niger. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:16 am
Ramelius Resources secures permit for Cue gold project The open pit gold mine is expected to begin production in 2025, with ore being delivered to Ramelius' Mt Magnet hub. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 6:53 am
Mine pollution has isolated British trout — study Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically "isolated" from other trout. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 6:15 am
Rio Tinto invests $143 million in low-emission steel plant The facility will focus on BioIron, an iron-making technology developed by Rio that utilizes plant matter as fuel instead of coal. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2024 | 5:08 am
Gem Diamonds finds 172-carat stone at Letšeng This is the seventh diamond greater than 100 carats the company has recovered this year at the prolific mine in Lesotho. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 3:51 am
MMG plans to raise $1.16bn to repay debt, fund mine development The Chinese miner is raising funds to support the ongoing development of its operating mines. Reuters | June 3, 2024 | 4:46 pm
Rio Tinto marks 70th year of operations at British Columbia’s only aluminum smelter Rio hosted a celebration on June 1 at the Kitimat smelter site, with more than 1,800 attendees including four generations of employees and retirees. Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 4:22 pm
Lithion completes battery material extraction plant construction in Québec The build marks the first lithium-ion battery critical mineral extraction plant in North America’s north-east, the company said. Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 2:16 pm