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Turquoise Hill to receive debt funding from Rio Tinto as it evaluates $2.7bn offer

Rio Tinto said it will provide interim debt funding of up to $400 million.

Reuters | May 18, 2022 | 4:53 pm

How ‘weak sustainability’ helps miners contribute to the UN development goals

Researchers suggest that mining companies should focus on achieving ambitious…

Staff Writer | May 18, 2022 | 6:06 am

BHP to speed up Jansen potash mine as Ukraine war weighs on supplies

BHP would bring forward first potash production at Jansen, in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2022 | 3:47 am

Forrest back at Fortescue helm to speed clean energy push

Andrew Forrest will become executive chairman of a combined Fortescue…

Bloomberg News | May 17, 2022 | 4:34 pm

BHP CEO says supply disruptions may last years; could speed up Jansen project

Mike Henry said the miner may accelerate its potash project…

Reuters | May 17, 2022 | 7:19 am

Rio Tinto raises dividend, sees ‘V-shaped’ China recovery

Miner boosted dividend payments despite a 4% fall in half-year earnings.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2020 | 11:22 am

Rio Tinto in discussions with SFO over Simandou probe

Miner is seeking a deferred prosecution agreement over a payment it made to a consultant working on Simandou, the Financial Times reported.

MINING.com Editor | July 28, 2020 | 2:56 pm

Rio Tinto’s Winu copper project just got bigger

The miner has made a promising discovery 2 km east of the copper-gold deposit in Western Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2020 | 5:43 am

New Century, Vale delay nickel mine deal

New Century now has until September to present a binding offer for the New Caledonia nickel-cobalt complex.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2020 | 3:26 am

Green aluminum maker sees opportunity in hydrogen

As the world looks to turn its back on fossil fuels, the idea that hydrogen could provide a viable alternative is quickly gaining traction.

Bloomberg News | July 24, 2020 | 12:22 pm

Musk’s desire for more nickel could be a non-starter

Elon Musk may want more nickel mines, but it's the stainless sector that will decide if he gets them.

Reuters | July 24, 2020 | 9:47 am

Australia to curb ‘excessive’ wait times for project approvals

The National Cabinet’s decision to adopt a new process for environmental approvals will cut waiting times for mining projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2020 | 7:14 am

Rio Tinto’s diamond production steady despite covid-19

The Argyle and Diavik mines have continued to produce and market gemstones.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 24, 2020 | 6:15 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Massive Canadian mine gets green light, Pentagon resumes rare earth program, and more...

MINING.com Editor | July 23, 2020 | 1:34 pm

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