OceanaGold to restart Didipio mine earlier than expected

The operation has been halted for over two years due to a dispute with a provincial government over the company’s license to operate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 9:43 am

BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals

The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2021 | 3:55 am

Noront receives official Wyloo offer, trumping BHP bid

The success of either bid will put high-profile Ring of Fire nickel asset in Australian hands.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 7, 2021 | 10:29 am

Fortescue investors invited to vote on Western Australia heritage law

The state is reforming laws to protect the heritage of Aboriginal Australians after global miner Rio Tinto Ltd legally destroyed rock shelters for an iron ore mine last year.

Reuters | September 1, 2021 | 4:43 am

Rio Tinto to cut rates on loans to Mongolia for Oyu Tolgoi expansion

The company is said to be ready to make concessions to the country's government as it seeks to complete the mine's underground expansion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2021 | 3:58 am

OceanaGold suspends operations in New Zealand

Miner has temporarily suspended operations at its Macreas and Waihi mines, as the government implements a country-wide covid-19 lockdown.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 24, 2021 | 9:02 am

Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to assess hydrogen plant at Yarwun refinery

They will jointly study the feasibility of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio’s alumina refinery in Gladstone, Queensland.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2021 | 4:38 am

Blair Athol coal mine life extended by 10 years

Life extension of central Queensland's coal mine follows a reserves update that added 19.5 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 23, 2021 | 10:03 am

Lynas gets extension to build waste plant in Malaysia

Deadline for the proposed permanent low-level radioactive waste disposal facility has been extended by six months to March 2, 2022.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 23, 2021 | 7:48 am

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