Rio Tinto names Shell’s Katie Jackson as new copper chief
Jackson, who is the current president of National Grid Ventures, an energy group, joins Rio Tinto on September 1.
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Rio Tinto ready to build Simandou after almost 30 years of setbacks
Simandou has faced delays due to legal disputes, political changes, and the challenges of building out 600 km rail and port infrastructure.
SolGold secures $750m gold stream funding for Ecuador project
Streaming deal will help SolGold finance feasibility studies, secure permits and later begin construction of the Cascabel copper-gold mine.
Seabed mining regulator meets amid mounting pressure for code
Meeting is considered pivotal for the UN body, expected to finalize its decade-long effort to enact regulations by 2025.
Zinnwald lithium project is now Europe’s 3rd largest
Zinnwald now expects to churn out 16,000tpa to 18,000tpa of battery grade lithium at the project in Germany — a 50% increase.
Rio Tinto mulls potential bid for Teck — report
Rio Tinto has held talks with bankers, but is not immediately planning to launch a bid for the Canadian miner, Sky News reported.
BHP halts Western Australia nickel mines on weak prices, glut
Decision affects the Mt Keith and Leinster operations, the Kwinana refinery, the Kalgoorlie smelter, and the the West Musgrave project.
Barrick to boost Mali exploration as regulations shift
Mali's mining code has recently undergone a significant review, resulting in a new set of rules in force since July 3rd.
Leaked documents show world’s biggest miner quietly shelved billions in climate projects
Leaked documents reveal BHP delayed climate projects in Western Australia despite internal warnings about reputational risks.