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BHP mulls taking Escondida underground

BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 3:55 am

Rio Tinto-First Quantum JV to develop massive copper project in Peru

La Granja is described by the new partners as one…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2023 | 3:50 am

Fortescue CEO Fiona Hick’s sudden departure raises eyebrows

The exit of Fiona Hick, who held the post for…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2023 | 4:01 am

What the ascent of hydrogen as a renewable resource means for platinum demand

The emerging global hydrogen supply chain is essentially “made of…

Henry Lazenby | August 25, 2023 | 10:22 am

Headwinds mount in quest for stable copper supplies

By 2025, deficit is projected to spike to 217,000 tonnes…

Henry Lazenby | August 24, 2023 | 9:48 am

Shallow-water mining in direct conflict with sustainability goals – study

Finnish researchers say that mineral mining alters habitats and causes local biodiversity loss in shallow-water species communities.

Staff Writer | September 15, 2022 | 6:06 am

Bear market leaves bond investors with few places to hide

Double-digit losses have been the norm for fixed-income investors in 2022.

Bloomberg News | September 10, 2022 | 8:20 pm

Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill ink binding takeover deal

Rio will not increase its C$43 per share cash offer despite pressure from Turquoise Hill's minority shareholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2022 | 3:23 am

Copper Innovation Hub launched in Colombia

The Hub’s goals are to conduct research on all things copper and support countries’ transition towards a clean energy future.

Staff Writer | September 4, 2022 | 11:30 am

Lucapa finds Angola mine’s sixth-largest white diamond

The 160-carat white Type IIa diamond, recovered from Lulo mine, is the sixth-largest found at the operation to date.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2022 | 5:42 am

RANKED: World’s top gold producers in H1 2022

In a snapshot of the world's gold supply, Miningintelligence data provides a ranking of the largest gold producers.

Miningintelligence | September 1, 2022 | 9:22 am

BHP urged to step up climate advocacy by shareholder activists

New shareholder resolution calls on the company to help lobby for a new emissions trading scheme and for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2022 | 4:20 am

Sandfire moves forward with Botswana copper mine expansion

The Australian firm plans to set up a major mining hub in the Kalahari Copper Belt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2022 | 3:46 am

MinRes greenlights $2.1 billion Onslow iron ore project in Western Australia

Decision to build the project and associated port will open up a major new iron ore area in the Pilbara.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2022 | 6:29 am

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