February 9, 2026 Scientist still diving at 90 says deep-sea mining won’t succeed “Going up in space is relatively easy compared to going deep into the ocean,” said Sylvia Earle.
February 5, 2026 Resolute secures permit for Doropo gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire Doropo targets 169,000 ounces of gold a year at $1,406/oz AISC over 13 years, with operations starting in 2028.
January 30, 2026 Bougainville rejects Chinese partner for mine that will fund independence With a population of 300,000, Bougainville has set a deadline of 2027 to achieve independence from Papua New Guinea.
January 21, 2026 Trump streamlines permitting for deep-sea miners NOAA’s new rules, which take effect immediately, consolidate applications into a single, shorter review period.
January 7, 2026 BlueScope Steel rejects $8.8B takeover offer The Australian steelmaker says a fourth approach from US-based Steel Dynamics fails to reflect asset value amid volatile markets.
December 18, 2025 BHP hit with $253M UK legal costs demand UK court battle shifts to costs as BHP challenges a massive interim payment request ahead of a record-setting damages trial.
December 11, 2025 Deep-sea mining trial sharply reduced seabed animal count, diversity — study With baseline data tracking 3,000 tonnes of polymetallic nodules at a depth of 4,280 metres, the study represents the largest ever conducted.
December 11, 2025 Innovation slump drags mining productivity down — report New McKinsey research says mining productivity has stalled for years as costs rise and grades fall, but innovation could reverse it.
December 1, 2025 Larvotto’s Blockade bet lifts Mt Isa copper ambitions Exclusive option to acquire the historic Blockade copper mine in QLD enhances Larvotto's regional hub-and-spoke plan.
November 19, 2025 Harmony Gold considers Papua New Guinea copper venture with Newmont The Papua New Guinea investment is viewed as a long-term strategy aligned with global decarbonization trends and rising demand for critical minerals.
Congo says it would seek other partners if US minerals framework fails "The rivalry between China and the United States - we are not interested in it," the country's mines minister said. February 11, 2026 | 07:12 am
