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Norway considers opening Germany-sized area to deep-sea mining

Norway's government is gearing up to establish itself as a frontrunner in deep-sea mining, with plans to open an oceanic area nearly the size of Germany to extract essential battery metals from its sea floor. The move comes as companies...

Copper giant Peru foresees another production plateau in 2025

Peru's top mining association SNMPE expects the country's 2025 copper output to hit around 2.8 million metric tons, matching 2023.

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 8:52 am

Foran conditionally approved for $14m gov’t funding for McIlvenna Bay infrastructure

The funds will go towards the construction of a hydroelectric transmission line, an on-site substation and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure.

Staff Writer | December 20, 2024 | 8:43 am

Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve

BHP needs to offer at least a 40% premium over Anglo's share price for a new takeover bid, but its CEO has committed to spending discipline.

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 5:00 am

Orano launches arbitration against Niger over mining licence

The French nuclear fuels company move comes in response to Niger's cancellation of Orano's subsidiary mining licence.

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 4:26 am

Norway considers opening Germany-sized area to deep-sea mining

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Copper giant Peru foresees another production plateau in 2025

Foran conditionally approved for $14m gov’t funding for McIlvenna Bay infrastructure

Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve

Orano launches arbitration against Niger over mining licence