September 20, 2018 Rio Tinto’s exit from coal pays off, to return $3.2B from sales proceeds to shareholders The fresh round of returns follows Rio’s promise in August to give shareholders up to $7 billion through dividends and share buybacks.
September 20, 2018 Norsk Hydro not buying Rio Tinto’s aluminum plant in Iceland The Norwegian firm, one of the world’s top producers of aluminum and alumina, said the deal faced opposition from European regulators.
September 17, 2018 South Africa imposes tough conditions on Sibanye-Lonmin deal The transaction would create the world’s No.2 platinum producer as Lonmin is the world’s third-largest while Sibanye-Stillwater is the fourth.
September 11, 2018 Financial fears to support gold: GFMS Resurfacing financial fears will ultimately be supportive of gold, says Reuters in a study published this month.
September 9, 2018 Australia’s mining sector pushing for revamped Trans-Pacific Partnership: Interview MINING.com interviewed the Minerals Council of Australia CEO.
September 7, 2018 Mining exploration spending in Australia jumps to 5-year high Drilling at new projects up 57% as spending on gold exploration reaches 21-year high.
September 7, 2018 Lundin gives up on Nevsun after Zijin’s $1.41 billion offer Toronto-based miner said it doesn’t intend to amend any of the terms of its bid for Nevsun, but noted it would continue to pursue strategic growth opportunities.
Trump streamlines permitting for deep-sea miners NOAA’s new rules, which take effect immediately, consolidate applications into a single, shorter review period. January 21, 2026 | 10:09 am
