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South Africa scrutinizes BHP bid for Anglo weeks before election

The deal worth about $39 billion would involve Anglo exiting its platinum and iron ore assets in the country.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 11:28 am

Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA

EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more…

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:19 am

BHP-Anglo American potential merger: It’s all about copper

The world’s largest miner wants to buy Anglo American, but…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2024 | 7:52 am

Column: INSG’s latest forecasts cold comfort for nickel producers

Nickel has rallied hard this month, clawing back some of…

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 7:13 am

India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China

India's Ministry of Mines began discussions with Australia and the…

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:40 am

Veracio acquires Minalyze in $29 million deal

Deal combines Veracio’s AI and analytics solutions and Minalyze’s geological data visualization technology.

Staff Writer | September 19, 2023 | 3:58 pm

Newcrest acquisition to deliver $500 million in annual synergies, says Newmont CEO

The biggest value drivers of the transaction will come from Newcrest’s two Tier 1 operations, Cadia and Lihir.

MINING.com Editor | September 19, 2023 | 1:45 pm

Chinova puts Australian copper-gold operations up for sale

Shanxi Donghui Energy Group bought the mine from Ivanhoe Australia in 2013.

Reuters | September 19, 2023 | 10:45 am

First Quantum chairman Philip Pascall passes away

The board of directors has voted to elect Robert Harding, who has been a director of First Quantum since 2013, as the interim chairman.

Staff Writer | September 19, 2023 | 9:43 am

WGC steps up efforts to boost supply chain transparency

All 33 members with operating gold mines will publish the names and locations of their refining partners at least once a year.

Staff Writer | September 19, 2023 | 3:48 am

Australia says coal to nuclear switch would cost $249 billion

The high cost makes such a transition a “unicorn and a fantasy,” Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

Bloomberg News | September 18, 2023 | 2:36 pm

Gold Fields deploying ABB digital platform at Western Australia mine

The ABB Ability operations management system (OMS) now being deployed at the mine 740 km northeast of Perth.

Staff Writer | September 18, 2023 | 12:20 pm

Newmont clears regulatory hurdle for Newcrest deal, awaits shareholder vote

The company received a clearance from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board to proceed with the deal.

Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 5:22 am

Receivers look to sell Australia’s Avebury nickel mine by Christmas

KordaMentha plans to have sold the Avebury nickel mine in Tasmania by December.

Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 5:07 am

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