December 2, 2024

Norway forced to pause Arctic seabed mining plans

A small left-wing environmentalist party secured an agreement to delay the initiative in exchange for supporting the national budget.

December 1, 2024

Peru votes to extend informal mining permits for six more months

Informal mining workers have blockaded key highways to pressure for an extension.

December 1, 2024

Global mineral exploration activity in October was highest in a year, S&P data shows

According to S&P, funds raised by junior and intermediate miners nearly quadrupled to $1.61 billion in October, the highest since March 2022.

November 29, 2024

VIDEO: Rob McEwen, maverick mining legend & green copper visionary

Canadian Mining Hall of famer has set his sights on developing the world's biggest green copper mines that are environmentally sustainable and serve as destination-worthy sites.

November 29, 2024

Indonesia to review compliance in move that could affect mine output

Indonesia said it will check miners' compliance with environmental rules and "re-examine" production quotas for those found to be in breach.

November 29, 2024

Column: US targets scrap to close the critical minerals gap

As the US government is discovering, investing in new scrap processing capacity is far cheaper and greener than building new mines.

November 29, 2024

Anglo shares rise amid renewed takeover speculation

BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.

November 29, 2024

Top copper miner Chile gets back to pre-pandemic output levels

Mines including those operated by Codelco and BHP Group churned out 492,804 tonnes in October.

November 29, 2024

Colombia to set up reserve zones amid miners’ concerns

Designating certain areas as temporary reserve zones will effectively restrict extraction and exploration in those areas, companies warn. 

November 28, 2024

Platinum Group partners with Saudi firm for smelter amid South African export hurdles

The partnership with Ajlan & Bros includes a $4 million feasibility study split 50/50.