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Lynas gets $134 million funding from Japan to boost output

Under the new deal, Japan will receive priority supply rights over Lynas's growth capacity until 2038.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 7:53 am

Sibanye-Stillwater secures controlling stake in New Century Resources

The precious metals miner now controls nearly 71% of New…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2023 | 3:23 am

Rio Tinto settles US bribery case linked to Simandou mine

Allegations related to the company’s efforts to retain valuable mining…

Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 4:11 pm

BHP CEO says he is optimistic about Chinese economy this year

BHP last month reported a steeper-than-expected 32% fall in first-half…

Reuters | March 6, 2023 | 3:26 pm

Agnico Eagle CEO mulls move to go big or get small in Australia

Agnico has never been a company that “pounds our chest…

Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 9:58 am

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Battle for Noront heats up with BHP’s sweetened offer

The world’s largest miner is now offering $339.10 million for Noront, a 36% premium to its previous offer and a 7% premium to Wyloo's.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2021 | 5:25 am

Impact of Carmichael coal mine on Doongmabulla Springs not understood — study

Researchers from Flinders University say that without better knowledge of the hydrogeology of the area, the Doongmabulla Springs Complex is at risk of irreversible decline.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 20, 2021 | 5:15 am

Dalian iron ore price up on falling shipments from major suppliers

Iron ore shipments that departed from Australia and Brazil stood at 23.54 million tonnes in the week ended Oct. 17, down 589,000 tonnes from the previous week.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 19, 2021 | 8:41 am

BHP iron ore output drops 5% on maintenance work, labour crunch

First quarter drop due to maintenance work at Jimblebar mine and labour shortages caused by covid-related curbs, the miner says.

Reuters | October 18, 2021 | 2:49 pm

Noront Resources picks Wyloo bid over BHP

BHP has five days to come back with a better offer, or give up on grabbing Noront's Eagle’s Nest nickel-copper deposit in Ontario.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2021 | 5:49 am

Aboriginal group hopes for national standards in Juukan inquiry

Rio Tinto lowered its production guidance on Thursday, part of which it said was due to issues around heritage protection.

Reuters | October 15, 2021 | 9:07 am

BHP’s London investors back critiqued climate change plan

Miner won 83% support for its climate transition strategy despite concerns that the plan did not go far enough.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2021 | 7:04 am

Rio Tinto cuts 2021 iron ore shipments forecast on labour squeeze

The miner now expects 2021 Pilbara iron ore shipments between 320 to 325 mt.

Reuters | October 14, 2021 | 2:51 pm

Kalium completes oversubscribed capital raise to fund potash project expansion

The company is looking to expand its Beyondie sulphate of potash (SoP) project in Western Australia to 120 ktpa.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 14, 2021 | 10:35 am

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