The battle for New Zealand’s Reefton GoldfieldA fast-track approvals Bill to reduce permitting from two years to six months for mining projects has ushered in a new era of bustling exploration activity amid fierce competition.Amanda Stutt | December 6, 2024 | 12:07 pm
Rio Tinto’s abandoned Panguna copper mine still a threat, report saysPanguna, which was operated by Rio subsidiary Bougainville Copper, was…Bloomberg News | December 5, 2024 | 5:13 pm
Anglo American sells coal assets to Peabody for $3.8bnThe move is the first of four big asset divestments Anglo…Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2024 | 3:53 am
Video: Reko Diq project ‘like the early days in Chile’ Barrick CEO Bristow says – Part 3 "We’re bringing new copper projects online just as the supply squeeze hits," Bristow says. Northern Miner Staff | October 18, 2024 | 11:30 am
Rio Tinto to take over Ranger uranium mine cleanup Government body ruling ends long-running dispute over the site rehabilitation and clears the way for Rio’s takeover of ERA. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2024 | 3:48 am
Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1 Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion. Northern Miner Staff | October 8, 2024 | 2:03 pm
Major copper discoveries scarce as industry shuns greenfield exploration — report Only 14 of the 239 major deposits since 1990 were from the past decade, according to S&P Global. Staff Writer | September 29, 2024 | 9:08 am
BHP and Cobre to jointly explore for copper in Botswana The potential earn-in JV covers Cobre's Kitlanya West and East copper projects in the Kalahari copper belt. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2024 | 9:47 am
Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting secures permit for McPhee iron ore mine The McPhee Creek project, about 100km north of Rinehart's Roy Hill mine, was originally slated to begin ore production in 2023. Staff Writer | September 20, 2024 | 4:04 am
US closer to greenlighting ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine If granted final approval, Rhyolite Ridge would be the first lithium project permitted by the Joe Biden administration. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2024 | 5:33 am
Barrick suspends operations at Papua New Guinea mine after violence kills at least 20 Papua New Guinea has granted police emergency powers, including the use of lethal force, to contain the violence in Porgera. Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 7:54 am
Winsome Resources confirms Canadian lithium project’s potential Repurposing existing infrastructure at the past-producing Renard diamond mine seems the best option for the Adina lithium project in Quebec. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2024 | 3:29 am