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MBK, Young Poong secure over 5% stake in Korea Zinc

MBK and Young Poong had conducted a tender offer to purchase up to 14.6% of Korea Zinc shares, for an estimated price tag of up to $1.85 billion.

Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 3:41 am

Value of top 50 mining companies jumps to second highest on record

World’s 50 biggest miners now worth $1.5 trillion, up $76…

Frik Els | October 14, 2024 | 3:10 am

BHP, JSW Steel to explore use of carbon capture technology in steelmaking

JSW and BHP will assess the feasibility of Carbon Clean’s…

Staff Writer | October 13, 2024 | 8:16 am

Noel Tata takes the reins at powerful charity arm of India’s Tata group

The half-brother of Ratan Tata was appointed on Friday as…

Reuters | October 11, 2024 | 4:13 am

At least 20 killed in armed attack on miners in Pakistan

The assault took place in the mineral-rich Duki district of…

Staff Writer | October 11, 2024 | 3:28 am

Chart: Which countries are falling behind in gold mine production

India tops the global ranking with demand nearly 50 times that of its mined supply.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2024 | 11:38 am

Nippon Steel hires Mike Pompeo to advise on US Steel deal

Nippon Steel also faces objections from the powerful United Steelworkers (USW) union, which fears the deal could lead to job losses.

Reuters | July 20, 2024 | 7:57 pm

Life after mining: New book spotlights global reclamation projects

'102 Things to Do with a Hole in the Ground' tells the stories of reinvented coal mining regions, regenerated communities and rebuilt ecosystems.

Amanda Stutt | July 19, 2024 | 4:49 pm

Vedanta pays $246 million to regain Zambia copper mines

The metals and energy major plans to ramp up copper production from the mines to 300,000 tons a year and cobalt output to 6,000 tons.

Bloomberg News | July 19, 2024 | 10:02 am

USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies

Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.

Staff Writer | July 18, 2024 | 4:43 pm

Freeport Indonesia to process 400,000t of copper concentrate at new smelter

Earlier this month, Freeport obtained an export permit for the rest of the year from the government.

Reuters | July 17, 2024 | 5:22 pm

Column: BHP joins the lengthening list of nickel price casualties

Indonesia's nickel production surge is challenging the West's ambitions of diversifying its critical metals supply chains.

Reuters | July 17, 2024 | 8:57 am

Rio Tinto names Shell’s Katie Jackson as new copper chief

Jackson, who is the current president of National Grid Ventures, an energy group, joins Rio Tinto on September 1.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2024 | 3:33 am

Vedanta seeks $1 billion in upsized share placement

Vedanta is joining a slew of Indian companies tapping stock investors amid surging valuations and increasing demand for equity investments in the country.

Bloomberg News | July 16, 2024 | 6:55 am

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