September 20, 2024 South32’s Arizona manganese plant tapped for $166m US government grant The DOE funding would provide 30% of the cost of its proposed manganese production facility, said the Australian miner.
September 19, 2024 A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build Copper’s bull narrative is well understood, but building from zero is both worryingly risky and unappealingly pricey.
September 19, 2024 Saudi Arabia targets control of Alba to bolster metals ambitions Ma'aden announced a series of deals this week involving Aluminium Bahrain.
September 18, 2024 Gold miners say they’re now disciplined as dealmaking heats up Deal appetite has picked up as gold soared to successive records on the outlook for lower US interest rates, central-bank buying and haven demand.
September 18, 2024 BHP’s fertilizer boss bets on low-cost potash to challenge rivals Jansen mine is expected to produce potash at costs that are less than the top Canadian operations of fertilizer giants Nutrien and Mosaic.
September 18, 2024 Barrick suspends operations at Papua New Guinea mine after violence kills at least 20 Papua New Guinea has granted police emergency powers, including the use of lethal force, to contain the violence in Porgera.
September 18, 2024 Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals India has been exploring ways to secure supplies of lithium.
September 18, 2024 BHP’s Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative Plans for two new nickel trading platforms to challenge the LME have been blown off course by BHP's planned suspension of its plants in Western Australia.
September 17, 2024 Rio Tinto launches farming trial in Australia to explore renewable diesel production The miner has partnered with local woodfiber processor manager Midway to oversee the planting and management of the farms.
September 17, 2024 Barrick projects 30% growth in gold-equivalent production by 2030 CEO Mark Bristow says the miner has had the luxury of having an asset base to support organic growth well into the future.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
