Death toll rises to 45 in ArcelorMittal Kazakh coal mine fire The accident took place at the Kostenko mine after what appeared to be a methane leak. Reuters | October 29, 2023 | 10:23 am
Australia’s science agency reports breakthrough in concentrated solar thermal energy storage The technology is expected to support the decarbonization of Australia’s heavy industry. Staff Writer | October 29, 2023 | 6:42 am
The energy chief trying to get the UK to speed up carbon capture Centrica Plc boss Chris O’Shea is on a mission to show the UK government that it needs to speed up carbon capture projects. Bloomberg News | October 28, 2023 | 9:21 pm
The world’s iron ore powerhouse is preparing to reinvent itself For the first time in a generation, the spectre of disruption looms over mining’s most reliable profit generator. Bloomberg News | October 28, 2023 | 8:49 pm
US, UK make progress on critical minerals agreement, US says US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said "significant progress" was made on a US-UK critical minerals agreement in talks on Saturday in Japan. Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:27 pm
At least 32 dead, 14 missing after ArcelorMittal mine fire in Kazakhstan ArcelorMittal Temirtau said 206 of 252 people at the Kostenko mine had been evacuated after what appeared to be a methane blast. Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:10 pm
Burkina Faso targets bigger royalties as gold production drops The West African nation increased the minimum royalty rate for spot price above $1,500 an ounce to 6% from 5%. Bloomberg News | October 27, 2023 | 2:04 pm
Gold price jumps past $2,000 as Israel-Hamas clash raises haven allure Spot gold rose as much as 1.2% after Israel’s military said it was “expanding ground activity” in Gaza. Bloomberg News | October 27, 2023 | 1:42 pm
Dixie Gold agrees to friendly takeover by Australia’s Omnia Metals The consideration represents a premium estimated to be in excess of 600% to Dixie Gold's value on the date of agreement. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 1:25 pm