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The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

MINING.com Editor | July 2, 2024 | 2:59 am

Sumitomo looks to tap US shale boom despite exiting production

Japanese trading firm sees opportunities in US shale oil and…

Bloomberg News | July 1, 2024 | 1:01 pm

Metals firms ‘confused’ by ESG regulations but hope for future price premium

"There's no unified ESG standard for us to follow," said…

Reuters | June 30, 2024 | 8:52 am

Court approves billionaire Agarwal’s plan to reclaim Zambia mine

Vedanta now needs to follow the court ruling by releasing…

Bloomberg News | June 29, 2024 | 9:22 pm

Lithium price surge unlikely to return: Fitch

Outlook is reshaping the industry landscape, presenting opportunities and challenges…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 28, 2024 | 9:41 am

Vedanta subsidiary Western Cluster plans $2bn Liberia investment

The investment will spread over the next five years to fund the expansion of its iron ore operations.

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 10:27 am

Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie

Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector.

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:20 am

Ivanhoe Electric refutes Ma’aden share sale claims

Ivanhoe said Saudi Arabia's Ma’aden, its 50/50 partner in the Middle East, has no intention to sell its shares in the US company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2024 | 5:25 am

South Korea, Kazakhstan sign minerals deals as Seoul moves to diversify supply chain

Stable supply of critical minerals is considered crucial, as South Korea lacks natural resources.

Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 7:30 am

Indonesia nickel firm in talks with Glencore ahead of 2025 listing

The company is in talks to secure a stake sale to Glencore ahead of the listing as Ceria sets out to build an $8 billion nickel complex.

Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 7:25 am

Gold rush to endure through 2024, though $3,000 mark may prove elusive

Spot gold is trading around $2,300 per ounce after hitting a record $2,449.89 on May 20.

Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 7:20 am

Gold rush grips Asia despite near-record prices

Retail investors have been pouring money into the safe-haven asset, with the metal finding increased acceptance among younger buyers.

Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 4:52 pm

Anglo Asian nets $5 million prepayment from Trafigura for copper sale

Anglo's Azerbaijan-based subsidiary will receive $3 million immediately and a further $2 million upon resumption of flotation processing.

Staff Writer | June 11, 2024 | 8:12 am

Indonesia considers terminating permits for some nickel pig iron production

The world's biggest nickel producer is experiencing a rapid depletion of ore after a surge in downstream investment.

Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 7:48 am

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