A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to buildCopper’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 checkDemand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining,…Frik Els | September 19, 2024 | 1:15 pm
Gold miners say they’re now disciplined as dealmaking heats upDeal appetite has picked up as gold soared to successive…Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 4:31 pm
BHP halts Western Australia nickel mines on weak prices, glut Decision affects the Mt Keith and Leinster operations, the Kwinana refinery, the Kalgoorlie smelter, and the the West Musgrave project. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2024 | 3:58 am
Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture? As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm
Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet. Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Barrick taps Fleet Space’s technology to advance copper exploration at Reko Diq Reko Diq is a strategic part of Barrick’s copper portfolio as it grows its exposure to the key energy transition metal. Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 11:29 am
Indonesian group to buy Hillside copper project in Australia for $265 million Hillside represents the largest permitted and shovel-ready copper project in Australia. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | July 8, 2024 | 12:42 pm
Westgold’s buyout of Karora clears regulatory hurdles Deal will make the combined group a mid-tier gold miner producing around 400,000 ounces of gold a year in Western Australia. Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 7:52 am
RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz. across its global operations, which span four continents. Staff Writer | July 7, 2024 | 2:30 pm
Australian coal stocks rally on Anglo American mine explosion Australian coal stocks are headed for their best week in years. Bloomberg News | July 5, 2024 | 7:15 am
MMG halts zinc concentrate output at Dugald River mine The company has halted operations at a mill at its zinc mine in Australia for about two months of repair work. Reuters | July 5, 2024 | 7:04 am