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BHP, ABB sign multi-year global framework agreement

This new agreement, says BHP, allows the companies to collaborate in support of project delivery, operations and maintenance, as well as progressing operational decarbonization efforts.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2024 | 12:46 pm

Newmont seeks to extend Cadia until 2050

Cadia is Australia’s largest underground mine.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2024 | 9:41 am

MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe

Miner is cutting 570 jobs and slowing construction at its…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 5:53 am

UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025

Demand from the new energy vehicles, solar, wind and China's…

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 4:13 am

BHP walks back comments about moving on from new Anglo American bid

BHP is looking for growth opportunities in the copper sector…

Kristie Batten | October 31, 2024 | 12:14 am

Uranium Energy to buy Rio Tinto’s Wyoming assets for $175m

Deal includes the fully-licensed Sweetwater plant and would allow Uranium Energy to add 175 million pounds of historic resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2024 | 5:00 am

Rio Tinto chairman warns mining deals won’t solve supply crisis

Rio has been quiet in the dealmaking space, instead allocating hundreds of millions into exploration with a focus on copper and lithium.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2024 | 5:52 pm

US to award $3 billion to 25 projects for battery manufacturing sector

Move will increase domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials to shift their production away from China.

Reuters | September 20, 2024 | 5:07 am

Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting secures permit for McPhee iron ore mine

The McPhee Creek project, about 100km north of Rinehart's Roy Hill mine, was originally slated to begin ore production in 2023.

Staff Writer | September 20, 2024 | 4:04 am

A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build

Copper’s bull narrative is well understood, but building from zero is both worryingly risky and unappealingly pricey.

Bloomberg News | September 19, 2024 | 4:12 pm

CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry.

Frik Els | September 19, 2024 | 1:15 pm

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BHP, ABB sign multi-year global framework agreement

Newmont seeks to extend Cadia until 2050

MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe

UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025

BHP walks back comments about moving on from new Anglo American bid

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Uranium Energy to buy Rio Tinto’s Wyoming assets for $175m

Rio Tinto chairman warns mining deals won’t solve supply crisis

US to award $3 billion to 25 projects for battery manufacturing sector

Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting secures permit for McPhee iron ore mine

A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build

CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Andean Silver raises $17 million to speed up Cerro Bayo exploration

Gold miners say they’re now disciplined as dealmaking heats up

BHP’s Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative