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Sandfire Resources apologizes for Aboriginal heritage damage

The Western Australia copper miner is facing public outrage for not coming clean earlier about destroying artefacts more than five years ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2023 | 3:49 am

Deep sea mining company sues Greenpeace amid standoff at sea

The Metals Company said the protest was costing it $1…

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2023 | 3:22 pm

IGO backs new CEO Vella after Rio Tinto dismissal

IGO's board is siding with its CEO-elect Ivan Vella after…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2023 | 3:45 am

Lucapa puts Merlin feasibility study on back burner

The diamond miner will focus on assessing a smaller scale,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2023 | 5:13 am

IGO stands by incoming CEO, despite Rio Tinto sacking him

The Australian battery metals producer expects Rio Tinto's former aluminum…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2023 | 5:56 am

Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices

Speaking after Rio’s annual general meeting, CEO Jakob Stausholm said he didn’t want to pay a high premium for lithium assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2023 | 4:43 am

Wyloo extends deadline for Mincor takeover bid

The offer by Wyloo Metals, owned by Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, now expires on May 22, by close of trading on the ASX.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2023 | 3:53 am

Fortescue Metals begins magnetite production at Iron Bridge

After 20 years, 20 million work hours, delays and cost overruns, the Western Australia mine delivered its first 68% iron grade product.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2023 | 3:40 am

RANKED: World’s biggest nickel projects

Nori Clarion-Clipperton polymetallic project, 4,000 metres deep in the northeastern Pacific Ocean holds top spot.

MINING.com Editor | May 1, 2023 | 2:23 pm

Peak Rare Earths locks in $18 million to develop Tanzania project

Final investment decision on the Ngualla Neodymium and Praseodymium (NdPr) rare earth deposit will be made by the end of September.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 1, 2023 | 3:45 am

Landowners working on injunction against Barrick’s restart of Porgera gold mine

Landowners served Barrick with a no trespass notice last week.

Bruno Venditti | April 25, 2023 | 11:07 am

Horizonte closer to beginning production at Brazil nickel project

The Araguaia nickel mine in northern Brazil is on-schedule for production in Q1 2024, with over 50% of the construction finished.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2023 | 7:00 am

Wyloo tightens grip on nickel explorer Mincor

The miner, owned by Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, has locked in a 51.24% interest in its takeover target.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2023 | 3:30 am

Essential Metals rejects Tianqi Lithium-IGO takeover bid

The cash offer by the JV owned by Tianqi Lithium and IGO required approval from at least 75% of Essential shareholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2023 | 5:32 am

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