Governments turn against deep-sea mining as EV boom drives demand for metalsThe deep ocean contains the largest estimated deposits of minerals on the planet, potentially worth trillions of dollars.Bloomberg News | July 18, 2022 | 7:52 am
Post Noront takeover, Wyloo gets to work on Ring of Fire assetsAfter emerging victorious from the “fierce battle” with BHP and…Alisha Hiyate | June 29, 2022 | 11:28 am
‘Not worth the risk’: Palau, Fiji call for deep-sea mining moratoriumThe Pacific islands of Palau and Fiji on Monday launched…Reuters | June 27, 2022 | 12:15 pm
Resolute shares jump on Bibiani mine lease restoration Ghana's decision came with conditions, including halting the sale of the asset to China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2021 | 3:51 am
Barrick and PNG reach deal over Porgera mine Agreement ends a year-long standoff over the gold mine's ownership and outlines plans to restart operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2021 | 3:47 am
‘Deeds, not words’: mining firms reshape boardrooms as investors demand sustainability Shareholders are demanding change from an industry whose reputation has been battered by deadly tailings failures. Reuters | April 13, 2021 | 6:03 am
Rio Tinto commits to higher Citadel spend The world’s second largest miner has earmarked almost $19m for this year, up from $10m in 2020. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2021 | 5:30 am
Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill strike funding deal for Oyu Tolgoi The binding agreement ends a standoff between the companies over the copper-gold mine expansion. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 9, 2021 | 5:00 am
Eight companies developing battery metals As the world moves away from fossil fuels, battery metals are in high demand, especially with a shortage of supply from low-geopolitical risk jurisdictions. Magda Gardner - The Northern Miner | April 7, 2021 | 1:24 pm
Panoramic Resources to restart nickel project in Australia To support the resuming of operations, Panoramic has entered a five-year nickel and copper concentrate offtake agreement with Trafigura Group. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2021 | 3:50 am
Barrick ready to sign deal to reopen Porgera mine Papua New Guinea's prime minister has announced an imminent agreement to bring the mine back into operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 5, 2021 | 8:03 am
DeepGreen hits backs at firms opposing seafloor mining Supporting a deep-sea mining moratorium is backing the environmental and social ills that come from land extraction, the company says. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2021 | 7:25 am