July 26, 2024 Indonesia launches new phase of industrial park in bid to lure investors away from China Batang industrial park already hosts nearly 20 companies in 10% of its total area of 4,300 hectares.
July 26, 2024 Indonesia trying to cut China stakes in new nickel projects The strategy could help the industry qualify for US government subsidies.
July 25, 2024 Cash-hungry Canadian miners test grey area of anti-China M&A rules Ottawa cracked down on mining deals involving foreign state-owned entities in 2022 in a move widely seen as targeting China’s influence in the global critical minerals supply chain.
July 25, 2024 Rio Tinto, BYD and LG Energy show interest in Chile’s Altoandinos lithium site A total of 12 companies have submitted proposals to develop a lithium project in Chile's Altoandinos salt flats.
July 25, 2024 Brazil government mulls ‘tougher measures and sanctions’ on Vale, minister says Brazil's government has regularly criticized the miner for two dam collapses in Minas Gerais state, and for not investing enough in the country.
July 25, 2024 First Quantum mine not on agenda this year, says Panama President The Panamanian President said Cobre Panama will be addressed as needed, but stressed that there are currently more important priorities such as the social security fund.
July 25, 2024 Taliban start building road for huge Chinese copper mining project Afghanistan's vast mineral wealth has been trumpeted as a path to economic independence.
July 24, 2024 Fortescue to step up energy spending despite job cuts "We see a massive potential in green iron industry out of Australia, supplying China," CEO says.
July 24, 2024 BofA, RBC top mining M&A financial adviser rankings in H1 2024 — report BofA led the way in deal value at $5.4 billion, while RBC advised on the most deals with six.
July 24, 2024 Anglo to face investors with wary eye on BHP’s potential return Investors will keenly scrutinize CEO Duncan Wanblad on Thursday as he gives an update on the miner's strategy.
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