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Nickel: contrarian opportunity or portfolio suicide?

Surging output from Indonesia’s nickel laterite mines has flooded the market with new supply.

James Cooper | March 22, 2024 | 5:43 am

Seabed mining regulator meets as critical minerals drive heats up

A marine scientist has emerged as a new candidate to…

Bloomberg News | March 22, 2024 | 5:03 am

France sets end March deadline for New Caledonia nickel deal

Under the proposed deal, the French state would subsidize energy…

Reuters | March 21, 2024 | 5:49 am

Lucapa finds Lulo mine’s fifth-largest diamond

The 203-carat, type IIa diamond is also the third 100-carat-plus…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2024 | 5:35 am

Glencore’s carbon emissions jumped 8.8% in 2023, reveals new climate plan

Increase was a consequence of expanding coal production and restarting…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2024 | 3:48 am

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Paladin becomes sole owner of Michelin uranium project

With its JV partners now out of the picture, Paladin will work on defining a path forward for the project in Labrador, Canada.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 6:09 am

Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million

The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray into the lithium space, as part of the country's new public-private model for the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 3:28 am

Rio Tinto cuts Canadian iron ore guidance

The Iron Ore Company of Canada, in which Rio has a 60% interest, is now expected to reach 9.3-9.8mt, down from the 10-11mt set in July.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2023 | 5:30 am

Glencore to shut Mount Isa copper mines by 2025, cut 1,000 jobs – AFR

Move will result in the loss of about 1,000 jobs, though it will keep its refinery and smelters open in North Queensland.

Reuters | October 17, 2023 | 3:54 am

Barrick cleared to restart Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea

Barrick was granted a special mining lease by the island country's Governor General, clearing the way for the 700,000 oz. per year operation to return to production.

Staff Writer | October 13, 2023 | 9:22 am

X-Batt and Consol collaborate on coal-based battery tech

Researchers emphasized that many mines set to close soon don't have plans for future operations or transitioning to a post-coal economy.

Henry Lazenby | October 11, 2023 | 11:35 am

Lion One Metals stock rises as it makes first gold pour in Fiji

Mill construction began in August 2022 and commissioning began in September 2023.

Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 9:12 am

How to turn mine tailings into healthy soil

Researchers have developed a new method that is expected to save miners billions of dollars by minimizing the cost and risk of tailings storage.

Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 6:22 am

Lucapa Diamonds names Selby CEO and MD

Nick Selby, who joined Lucapa in 2014, took the helm in August this year after former boss Stephen Wetherall stepped down.

Staff Writer | October 5, 2023 | 5:47 am

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