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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…

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.…

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

Barrick Gold, PNG ink new deal to restart Porgera mine

Through the New Porgera Progress Agreement all parties have committed…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 3:43 am

Sibanye-Stillwater to hand $20 million to New Century

Sibanye's emergency financial support for its takeover target New Century…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2023 | 3:56 am

Fortescue Metals to eliminate scope 3 emissions by 2040

The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner will address the emissions across its entire global value chain, including steel manufacturing.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2021 | 3:45 am

Agnico Eagle and Kirkland Lake Gold merger likely the last major deal in Canada

“Most of the big deals are done,” says Haywood Securities mining analyst.

Trish Saywell | October 4, 2021 | 2:31 pm

BHP inks nickel supply deal with Toyota-Panasonic battery venture

The collaboration with Japan’s Prime Planet Energy & Solutions seeks the creation of "a green electric vehicle ecosystem."

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2021 | 3:42 am

BHP opens Australia’s first nickel sulphate plant

The world’s no. 1 miner has produced the first nickel sulphate crystals from its plant in Kwinana, outside Perth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2021 | 3:41 am

Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2021 | 3:49 am

AVZ Minerals secures Chinese backing for DRC lithium project

Suzhou CATH has agreed to invest more than $400 million to become a partner in the Australian explorer’s Manono project in southern DRC.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2021 | 7:00 am

Glencore mulling offers for CSA copper mine in Australia

Miner said current talks are at an early stage, adding there is no guarantee at this point that a transaction would materialize.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2021 | 7:03 am

Sandfire Resources to buy giant Spanish copper complex for $1.9bn

Acquisition of Minas De Aguas Teñidas would turn the company into one of Australia’s largest copper-focused metal producers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2021 | 6:15 am

Lake Resources partners with US cleantech on Argentina lithium project

The Kachi lithium brine project is expected to produce 25,500 tonnes a year from 2024 with possible expansion to 50,000 tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2021 | 7:01 am

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