January 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia to scale up lithium expansion as it diversifies from oil

State oil giant Aramco and Saudi mining company Ma’aden have joined forces to explore and produce energy transition minerals.

January 14, 2025

Canada approves $34 billion Bunge-Viterra merger with conditions

The conditions for the deal approval include Bunge's divestiture of six grain elevators in Western Canada and a binding commitment from Bunge to invest at least C$520 million.

January 14, 2025

MMG to resume work at Queensland mine with fire threat contained

The Chinese miner said the fire at the Dugald River zinc mine will not have any material impact on its production outlook.

January 14, 2025

Aussie junior Minerals 260 to buy gold project from Zijin

ASX-listed junior will scale up with the A$166.5 million deal, which is the first mining acquisition in Australia for 2025.

January 14, 2025

Manara may invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine, minister says

Reko Diq is considered one of the world's largest underdeveloped copper-gold areas.

January 14, 2025

Barrick halts operations in Mali after $245m in gold seized

The temporary suspension comes after the military-led government seized gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto complex over the weekend.

January 13, 2025

Barrick Gold says it will be obliged to temporarily suspend operations at Mali mines

The seizure of the gold meant it was no longer covered by Barrick's insurance, the company said.

January 13, 2025

Veteran mining banker teams up with former Anglo American CEO to chase M&A revival

Mining banker Omar Davis is teaming with former Anglo CEO Mark Cutifani to set up a merchant bank hoping to capture the recovery in dealmaking.

January 13, 2025

Barrick Gold recommends shareholders reject mini-tender offer by TRC Capital

The offer was at a below-market price of C$21.35 apiece.

January 13, 2025

Maaden, Bahrain’s Alba end aluminum deal talks

Alba’s stock dropped as much as 10% in Bahrain trading, the most since September 2022.