Maaden considers bond sale to fund expansionMiner is considering an international bond sale this year to help fund a more than $12 billion investment program.Bloomberg News | January 16, 2025 | 7:39 am
Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billionThe world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after…Frik Els | January 15, 2025 | 11:25 am
Ma’aden to open office in Brazil, invest around $1.3 billionThe investment aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy to…Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 10:04 am
Column: Global seaborne iron ore had a good 2024, but it’s all China The world's imports increased a modest 3.6% to a record high in 2024, however the boost was nearly totally driven by China. Reuters | January 9, 2025 | 7:14 am
BHP selects eight companies for 2025 Xplor accelerator program The 2025 Xplor cohorts will each receive an equity free grant of up to $500,000. Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 9:39 am
Oman makes first copper export in 30 years Approximately 900 tonnes of copper concentrates were shipped from the Lasail mine in Sohar. Staff Writer | January 2, 2025 | 8:34 am
Top five contrarian commodity scenarios for 2025 The upcoming year has the potential to be one of the most volatile in recent memory, particularly in commodities, writes Clyde Russell. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 12:47 am
Saudi Arabia has extracted lithium from oilfield runoffs, vice minister says The country plans to launch a commercial pilot program for direct extraction soon. Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 6:47 am
Gold price hits 2-week high on renewed China purchases, Syria regime collapse The People’s Bank of China – a major buyer of the metal – announced that it has resumed purchases after a six-month hiatus. Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 9:18 am
The fight over Ghana’s illegal gold rush exposes election risks The environmental damage has triggered a wave of protest in the capital Accra demanding a ban on all small-scale mining operations in places like Tarkwa. Bloomberg News | December 3, 2024 | 5:16 pm
Vale sees China steel production declining, other regions to grow The company said it will adjust its distribution network to answer to the geographical changes on global steel production. Reuters | December 3, 2024 | 10:27 am
Next phase of development underway for world’s largest solar thermal project – MA’ADEN I 1.5 billion project to slash carbon emissions by 600,000 tons/year for Saudi Arabia's biggest mining company. Staff Writer | November 29, 2024 | 3:51 pm