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Goro nickel mine faces increased regulation after tailings leak

The mine was forced to reduce output due to a “limited release of salt-laden liquid” after heavy rains in August.

Bloomberg News | November 30, 2022 | 1:40 pm

Fortescue keeps women on the top job with Fiona Hick’s appointment

Hick replaces CEO Elizabeth Gaines, who stepped down in December…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2022 | 3:53 am

Visualization: Lion One traces bonanza gold grades at Tuvatu depth

The latest assay results reveal how the company traces bonanza-grade…

Henry Lazenby | November 25, 2022 | 3:42 pm

Rio Tinto-Turquoise Hill takeover vote set for December 9

Turquoise Hill's shareholders vote has been repeatedly delayed because of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2022 | 3:51 am

World’s biggest copper mine moves closer to strike

More than 2,000 workers at Escondida mine in Chile ready…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2022 | 10:15 am

BHP to pick port ahead of Jansen potash mine decision

Before choosing whether to spend a further $5.7bn to bring Jansen into production, BHP is looking into what port it would use to ship the fertilizer ingredient.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2021 | 3:43 am

Drilling at Greatland-Newcrest’s Havieron backs resource expansion

Latest drilling results how further high-grade extensions to the South East Crescent zone of the Havieron gold-copper project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2021 | 7:53 am

Bristow, Marape meet as Porgera moves closer to restart

Barrick CEO said that if everything goes as planned, the Porgera gold mine will resume operations later this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2021 | 6:51 am

BHP to pay $93m for environmental harm at Escondida

The figure is part of a plan drawn up to resolve a lawsuit from the state over water use and related damage to a sensitive area.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2021 | 3:46 am

RMI unveils set of rules to help miners fulfill ESG expectations

Companies are feeling increased pressure from shareholders and institutional investors to prioritize ESG factors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2021 | 7:09 am

Australian state establishes eco zones to process critical minerals

Wales has set up development areas to tap growing demand for critical minerals sustainably developed.

Reuters | June 3, 2021 | 3:15 am

SolGold and Cornerstone pull together to advance Cascabel project in Ecuador

The deal, which ends a two-year standoff between the parties, will explore financing options for the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2021 | 7:18 am

Tesla eyes over $1 billion worth of Australian critical minerals a year

The electric cars giant already sources three quarters of its lithium feedstock and over a third of its nickel from Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2021 | 3:54 am

Danakali to use filtered sea water at Colluli potash mine

Using unlimited seawater in the production process is not only a world first, but also a long-term game changer, says the miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2021 | 9:03 am

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