Smaller miners’ hunger for cash grows as copper prices fall, sparking M&A bets

Copper M&A more than doubled in 2022 to $14.24 billion from the previous year, according to an S&P Intelligence report.

Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 3:19 am

CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak

MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list.

Frik Els | July 21, 2023 | 2:35 pm

Newcrest drops after potential buyer Newmont’s weak second quarter

Shares of Newcrest Mining Ltd fell as much as 5.4% on Friday, marking its worst intraday fall in nearly 10 months.

Reuters | July 21, 2023 | 7:47 am

Australia blocks acquisition of lithium mine by China-linked firm

Country issued a prohibition order stopping Austroid Corporation from acquiring an additional 90% of lithium miner Alita Resources.

Reuters | July 21, 2023 | 7:32 am

Western Australia’s mining sector was key for post-covid-19 economic recovery – report

International trade and a thriving mining and resources sector were crucial for the recovery of Western Australia’s economy following the covid-19 pandemic.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2023 | 6:06 am

At international deep sea mining meeting, debate moves behind closed doors

The ISA cut a livestream of its members negotiations and retreated behind closed doors in an attempt to resolve a dilemma the could determine the fate of the deep ocean.

Bloomberg News | July 20, 2023 | 11:55 pm