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Freeport Resources awarded licence renewal for Yandera copper project in PNG

The renewal would allow Freeport to begin work on a definitive feasibility study for what it calls one of the world's largest undeveloped copper resources.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2023 | 9:17 am

Liontown takes next step in Olympio’s Mulwarrie lithium project

Following completion of stage one, Liontown can own up to…

Staff Writer | December 5, 2023 | 3:47 am

Dutch court orders Greenpeace off deep-sea mining vessel amid disputed ocean study

The CEO says the company is aware that the world’s…

Henry Lazenby | December 4, 2023 | 3:31 pm

Judge orders Greenpeace off seabed mining ship in ocean standoff

The court found that Greenpeace had a right to stage…

Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 2:16 pm

Sandfire Resources apologizes for Aboriginal heritage damage

The Western Australia copper miner is facing public outrage for…

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

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

Australian court okays BHP takeover of OZ Minerals

Decision was the final hurdle for BHP to acquire OZ Minerals and follows a positive vote from the target company's shareholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2023 | 9:32 am

Newcrest, Harmony Gold ink deal to move Wafi-Golpu project forward

They have agreed with Papua New Guinea on the terms of a contract to start developing their joint copper and gold project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2023 | 3:53 am

UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July

The decision came after the International Seabed Authority spent the past two weeks debating standards for the new and controversial practice.

Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 3:46 pm

Danakali sells stake in flagship Colluli potash project in Eritrea

Buyers Sichuan Road and Bridge Group have paid $105 million. A second instalment of $16 million is expected within the next six months

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 6:20 am

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