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Nuton venture aims to grow Rio Tinto’s copper business, accelerate decarbonization agenda

Rio said Nuton technologies have the potential to economically unlock low-grade sulphide resources, copper bearing waste and tailings, and achieve higher copper recoveries.

Amanda Stutt | April 29, 2022 | 10:57 am

Opinion: World lacks time, not minerals for climate-saving technology

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, covid-related supply chain disruptions, and…

Bloomberg News | April 29, 2022 | 4:24 am

One by one, mega miners show why metals supply is so squeezed

Glencore Plc is the latest giant miner to pare back…

Bloomberg News | April 28, 2022 | 8:18 am

Top bid for lithium up 140% after Musk’s ‘insane levels’ call

Pilbara Minerals Ltd.’s auction of spodumene concentrate attracted a top…

Bloomberg News | April 28, 2022 | 7:59 am

Nyrstar to invest $284m in zinc electrolysis plant in Australia

The investment includes funding of A$50 million from the Federal…

Reuters | April 28, 2022 | 7:52 am

BHP, Curtin University join forces to innovate, produce job-ready graduates

The miner and the university want to do cutting-edge research to achieve sustainable change across industries and sectors.

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

“Nature-first” mining could create $3.5 trillion market by 2030 — report

The World Economic Forum estimates that 395 million new jobs could be created by 2030 if businesses prioritize nature.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2020 | 3:01 pm

Triple Flag, CMOC agree to streaming deal for Australian mine

The deal gives Triple Flag rights to a majority of gold and silver to be produced at the Northparkes mine.

Reuters | July 12, 2020 | 8:27 am

Sacred sites blast exposes Australia’s laws skewed to mining

Now, Western Australia government wants to give indigenous groups more say over sacred sites.

Reuters | July 10, 2020 | 9:29 am

Metals X breaches loan covenants to focus on Tasmanian mine

The tin producer has been locked in a shareholder dispute that has hurt its ability to repay debt.

Reuters | July 10, 2020 | 9:14 am

Adani Australia chief to step down as coal prices tank

Lucas Dow's resignation comes amid increased pressure on Australia's coal miners.

Reuters | July 10, 2020 | 9:05 am

Barrick escalates dispute with PNG over Porgera mine

Barrick claims Papua New Guinea violated a bilateral investment treaty with Australia, as well as international law governing foreign investment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2020 | 3:49 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gates, Bezos-backed firm searching for cobalt, gold price above $1,800 with record in sight, and more...

MINING.com Editor | July 9, 2020 | 2:12 pm

Australia’s second-largest pension fund to divest from thermal coal

The $83 billion fund says it will advocate for Australia’s economy to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030.

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2020 | 1:24 pm

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