Trafigura profit drops 62% after ‘massive problem’ in MongoliaThe Mongolia losses mean Jeremy Weir’s tenure as chief executive officer at one of the world’s largest commodity traders is ending on a sour note.Bloomberg News | December 13, 2024 | 7:51 am
China leads world in energy transition, Wood Mackenzie saysThe world’s second-largest economy leads the energy transition and is…Trish Saywell, Special to the Northern Miner Group | December 13, 2024 | 7:41 am
Mining sector cyberattacks linked to third-party supplier access in 76% of cases – reportGrowing challenges cybersecurity leaders faced in 2024 were in safeguarding…Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 4:45 pm
Germany to backstop Savannah’s spodumene lithium project in Portugal The loan guarantee underscores the sense of urgency in Germany and other members of the EU to develop a domestic lithium supply chain. Trish Saywell | December 9, 2024 | 8:27 am
Sibanye-Stillwater sells Beisa uranium project to Neo Energy The deal gives Sibanye-Stillwater a 40% stake in Neo Energy, making it the largest shareholder and maintaining its uranium market exposure. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2024 | 5:56 am
Lundin sells European mines to Boliden for up to $1.45 billion Neves-Corvo in Portugal and Zinkgruvan in Sweden will nearly double Boliden’s zinc output and boost copper production by 43%. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2024 | 3:43 am
London Symposium: How new tech and sustainability can transform mining Green technologies and sustainability-focused project strategies are helping the industry address risks earlier and build longer-lasting community ties. Northern Miner Staff | December 6, 2024 | 2:31 pm
Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts. Reuters | December 6, 2024 | 10:32 am
Ukraine’s key coking coal mine still operating as Russians close in The potential closure of the Pokrovsk mine could cause steel production to slump to 2-3 million metric tons next year. Reuters | December 6, 2024 | 9:24 am
Dealmaker sues Randgold for up to $18 million over Barrick merger work Ian Hannam, formerly one of JPMorgan's top rainmakers, alleges that Randgold had reneged on their agreement. Reuters | December 6, 2024 | 9:11 am
Niger seizes Orano’s Somair operation as juntas across Africa pressure Western miners Orano suspended Somair’s production in October after months of interference by the military government. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 5, 2024 | 8:23 am
Ionic Rare Earths applies for UK gov’t grant for commercial plant The capital grant could provide the UK with sovereign magnet REO capability for the first time, the company says. Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 8:12 am