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A fraught election just reshaped the next steps for deep sea mining

Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho has been elected the next secretary-general of the ISA, a leadership change that could slow the rush to strip-mine deep sea ecosystems.

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2024 | 4:28 pm

BHP, Lundin grab Filo in $3bn South American copper deal

BHP and Lundin are creating a 50/50 JV that will…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2024 | 3:54 am

Video: ‘Big bang’ in commodity demand set to lift miners, Prins says

Global geopolitical and energy transformations are driving an increased demand…

Northern Miner Staff | July 29, 2024 | 3:05 pm

The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election

International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho,…

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:31 am

Hearing date set for October in Rio Tinto class action lawsuit over Bougainville mine

Over 4,500 claimants are now seeking compensation over what they…

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Seabed mining regulator meets as critical minerals drive heats up

A marine scientist has emerged as a new candidate to lead the International Seabed Authority.

Bloomberg News | March 22, 2024 | 5:03 am

France sets end March deadline for New Caledonia nickel deal

Under the proposed deal, the French state would subsidize energy prices alongside local authorities up to 200 million euros a year.

Reuters | March 21, 2024 | 5:49 am

Lucapa finds Lulo mine’s fifth-largest diamond

The 203-carat, type IIa diamond is also the third 100-carat-plus stone found at the Angolan mine this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2024 | 5:35 am

Glencore’s carbon emissions jumped 8.8% in 2023, reveals new climate plan

Increase was a consequence of expanding coal production and restarting an oil refinery in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2024 | 3:48 am

Freeport Resources seeks partners for Yandera copper project feasibility study

The company calls this project one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper projects.

Staff Writer | March 19, 2024 | 10:37 am

K92 ordered to temporarily suspend mining following worker death

The incident adds to the list of fatalities reported at the Kainantu mine over the past year.

Staff Writer | March 19, 2024 | 6:45 am

UN deep-sea mining body considering expelling Greenpeace

The Metals Company took legal action against activists who disrupted a research expedition when they boarded its vessel in the remote Pacific.

Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 9:09 am

Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report

The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company.

Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 7:19 am

OceanaGold eyes fast-tracked permitting for New Zealand project under new gov’t

Waihi North is a proposed underground mining project in New Zealand anchored by the Wharekirauponga development.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2024 | 8:29 am

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