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Atlantic Mining seeks to turn Touquoy mine into renewable energy hub

Company will explore the feasibility of converting the now closed Touquoy gold mine into a renewable energy hub in Nova Scotia.

Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 8:45 am

SolGold inks exploitation contract for Ecuador copper-gold project

The document outlines legal and financial terms and conditions required…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2024 | 6:09 am

Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study

About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk…

Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 2:00 am

MinRes to sell minority stake in Onslow haul road for $864 million

The Onslow iron ore project is a joint venture with…

Reuters | June 5, 2024 | 8:10 am

De Beers aims to rebrand as top jewellery group

De Beers seeks becoming a leading luxury jewellery retailer as…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2024 | 5:26 am

Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report

While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am

Anglo American’s South Africa investors open to improved BHP bid

The investors, who collectively hold more than 15% of Anglo American, told FT that BHP would need to sweeten its offer.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 2:32 pm

BHP-Anglo American deal raises alarm in Japan’s steel industry

Steelmakers have raised concerns with Australian authorities that BHP could become too dominant in the global supply of coking coal.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 7:54 am

Botswana vows to protect interests in potential BHP-Anglo deal

Botswana has not been formally approached by either BHP or Anglo.

Bloomberg News | May 9, 2024 | 7:10 am

BHP, Ivanhoe Electric team up to hunt for US copper

The partnership is structured in two phases: project generation and possible development and operation of mining projects on a 50:50 basis.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2024 | 5:28 am

M&A won’t alleviate looming copper shortage, Barrick CEO warns

For Mark Bristow, BHP's approach to Anglo reinforces the necessity for industry investment in its future.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 9:39 am

Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the war

Despite the hype, man-made diamonds only account for 20% of global diamond jewellery sales and analysts expect their price to fall.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 8:20 am

Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt

Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits.

Bloomberg News | May 8, 2024 | 7:41 am

Canadian carbon firms vie for $100 million Xprize

The contest began with 1,300 entrants in 2021.

Colin McClelland | May 8, 2024 | 6:33 am

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