Iron ore price weakens as Australia flags return to sub-$100 prices

Futures dropped for a fourth day in Singapore, to trade about 3% lower for the week.

Bloomberg News | December 20, 2024 | 9:14 am

Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in Congo

Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge.

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 9:05 am

South32 secures approval for Worsley Alumina mine extension

Worsley began operations around 40 years ago and is one of the world's biggest alumina refineries.

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 8:58 am

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

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Iron ore price weakens as Australia flags return to sub-$100 prices

Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in Congo

South32 secures approval for Worsley Alumina mine extension

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

Earth AI finds gold near Willow Glen molybdenum project

Petra Diamonds cuts forecasts, jobs amid market weakness