BHP to expand nickel operations to meet soaring demand
The miner will make a final investment decision on expanding the processing plant at its Mt. Keith nickel mine by the end of the financial year.
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BHP to build solar farms at Nickel West
The project will help cut carbon emissions by 12% compared with 2020 levels at its Mt. Keith and Leinster nickel operations, where power is currently being generated through diesel and gas turbines.
Lucara digs up 393-carat diamond at Karowe
The diamond is the seventh stone greater than 300 carats dug up at the Botswana operation so far this year.
Anglo American half-year profit best in its 104-year history
The diversified miner reported pre-tax profits of $10.1 billion for the six months to June, more than double what it made in 2020 as a whole.
FLSmidth grabs Thyssenkrupp’s mining unit for $386 million
Business combination will create a global mining technology provider with operations from pit to plant.
Bluejay Mining to sell Finland projects for $5.6m
It has agreed to sell its Paltamo and Rautavaara nickel, zinc, copper and cobalt projects to battery metals miner Metals One.
Petra Diamonds finds 342-carat rough at Cullinan mine
Petra said the diamond, of “exceptional” quality in terms of both its colour and clarity, will likely be sold at the September tender.
Chile environmental regulator files charges against Lundin’s Candelaria mine
Copper-gold mine could receive a fine of up to about $23 million, see its environmental credentials revoked or have to close down.
Fight over nickel assets heats up with BHP’s $258m Noront bid
Offer represents a 69% premium to Noront’s closing price on Monday and is 129% higher than the closing price on May 21, a day before Wyloo’s proposal.
Barrick Gold signs four exploration deals in Egypt
The world's second largest gold miner will explore in 19 new blocks in the Eastern Desert with an estimated total investment of $8.8 million.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
