December 10, 2024 Bougainville’s independence path relies on economy, says PNG’s Marape Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama is seeking international investors to re-open one of the world's biggest copper mines, with Marape backing his authority on Wednesday.
December 8, 2024 New Caledonia nickel miner flags ‘fragile’ outlook after restart Prony Resources warned that its Goro mine is economically vulnerable after a recent suspension due to unrest.
December 6, 2024 The battle for New Zealand’s Reefton Goldfield A 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.
December 5, 2024 Rio Tinto’s abandoned Panguna copper mine still a threat, report says Panguna, which was operated by Rio subsidiary Bougainville Copper, was once one of the world’s largest copper mines.
November 26, 2024 Diamond miners face turning point amid weak prices — report McKinsey & Co. consultants say current downturn presents significant challenges, but it also offers a chance for reinvention.
November 25, 2024 Anglo American sells coal assets to Peabody for $3.8bn The move is the first of four big asset divestments Anglo announced in May, after it fought off a $49bn hostile takeover attempt from BHP.
November 19, 2024 Rio Tinto, Panguna stakeholders to address mine legacy impacts at roundtable The Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment is expected to be published later this month.
November 18, 2024 Prony Resources plans for restart of nickel production in New Caledonia The company, which operates the Goro mine and a plant producing battery-grade nickel, returned workers to facilities on Monday.
November 18, 2024 Ionic Rare Earths unveils promising UK recycling plant feasibility Ionic Rare Earths said the study shows strong potential for a profitable and unique UK magnet recycling facility.
November 5, 2024 St Barbara raises $73m to fast-track Simberi sulphide production The company is targeting first gold production from sulphide mineralization within five months.
Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets. February 13, 2026 | 09:01 am
