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.

September 17, 2024

Zijin vows to keep investing in Canadian mining despite crackdown

The comments echo sentiments expressed in March by China’s ambassador to Canada.