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US judge narrows investor lawsuit against Rio Tinto over Mongolian mine

Rio Tinto and its former CEO are accused of defrauding investors by concealing problems developing the $5.3 billion Oyu Tolgoi mine.

Reuters | November 10, 2024 | 9:38 am

Barrick falls behind rivals as No. 2 miner misses boost from bullion boom

Missed production targets, higher operational costs and political turbulence at…

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2024 | 4:00 pm

Japan, Peru to agree on cooperation in mineral mining technology

The two governments aim to create stable supply chains in…

Reuters | November 9, 2024 | 9:53 am

World’s top energy trader Vitol eyes metals as oil demand set to peak

CEO Hardy points to iron ore, copper, and aluminum as…

Staff Writer | November 8, 2024 | 9:12 am

Vedanta tops Q2 profit view on higher metals prices

Vedanta benefitted from higher prices of aluminum, zinc and copper,…

Reuters | November 8, 2024 | 7:22 am

Indonesia, Britain sign collaboration agreement on critical minerals

Indonesia has rich deposits of tin, copper and bauxite, among others, and is the world's largest source of nickel ore.

Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 6:50 am

Global green mining market to reach $16.9 billion by 2029 — report

Factors contributing to the projected growth include growing environmental legislation and regulatory pressures, BCC Research says.

Staff Writer | September 17, 2024 | 2:47 pm

Ma’aden to acquire over 20% stake in Aluminium Bahrain from SABIC

The latest transaction is indicative of Ma’aden’s continued growth and ambitions to grow 10 times by 2040, it said.

Staff Writer | September 17, 2024 | 8:14 am

Sibanye considers sourcing nickel for French plant from New Caledonia’s Prony

Sibanye-Stillwater said it is studying New Caledonia's Prony Resources as a potential source for nickel.

Reuters | September 17, 2024 | 7:25 am

Asian trader spars with broker over nixed London nickel trades

The suit also centers on the LME’s unprecedented decision to suspend the nickel market and cancel billions of dollars in trades.

Bloomberg News | September 16, 2024 | 2:58 pm

Vedanta alumina output unaffected after water breach

Rising alumina prices have already been putting pressure on aluminum makers’ margins.

Bloomberg News | September 16, 2024 | 8:42 am

Russia’s Uralkali to supply 600,000t of potash to India before year-end

The contract was signed earlier this year, according to a Reuters source.

Reuters | September 16, 2024 | 8:17 am

China’s grip on rare earths undercuts projects from US to Japan

A slump in prices since 2022 is undermining the business case for rare earth projects.

Bloomberg News | September 16, 2024 | 7:05 am

Precious Metals Summit: Top industry minds reflect on surging gold price, humdrum equities

Experts predict gold, which hit an all-time high of $2,554.78 per oz. on Thursday, to be on a long-term bull run.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | September 13, 2024 | 12:42 pm

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