Australia cobalt sector set for long-term growth – report
Fitch forecasts Australia's cobalt sector to experience 5.3% average growth between 2021-2029.
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MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week
Gold price tumbles on covid vaccine breakthrough; UK court blocks lawsuit against BHP over Brazil dam burst; Alrosa’s pink diamond sets new record price at auction
Teck tests covid-fighting copper coatings on transit
Teck and partners in Vancouver promote the use of antimicrobial copper surfaces in healthcare and public spaces.
Deep-sea mineral platform launches for mining dialogue
New resource exploitation industries need new frameworks for governance, the World Economic Forum reports.
Search and USA Rare Earth join to advance critical minerals development
The companies have critical rare earth element projects in the US and Canada.
Crude by rail poses higher social than financial risk – report
Moody's says reputational and social risks associated with accidents far outweigh the financial risk for rail operators.
Orica and Glencore ink explosives technology and services partnership
The contract extends to Glencore’s Australian copper and zinc operations, effective January 2021.
BHP ups stake in Shenzi oil and gas field to 72%
The miner acquired an additional 28% working interest in Shenzi from Hess Corporation for $505 million.
Copper price jumps as China turns away Australian concentrate
Copper within sight of June 2018 peak. Australian trader: "If you had a ship full of concentrate floating offshore, you’re rapidly trying to find a home.”
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week
China to expand ban on Australian imports to copper; Rio Tinto closes Argyle diamond mine after 37 years; Tanzania finalizing permit for its first rare earth mine
World’s 10 biggest copper mines 2026
Ranked: the world's 10 biggest copper mines by 2025 production — from Escondida's 1.3M tonne output to Oyu Tolgoi. Updated rankings with mine-by-mine data.