The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

MINING.com Editor | October 5, 2024 | 2:59 am

Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium

The deal would vault Rio into one of the world's largest suppliers of the battery metal, behind only Albemarle and SQM.

Reuters | October 4, 2024 | 3:52 pm

Lithium firms’ shares rise after Rio Tinto buyout rumour

The acquisition talk comes as Rio faces challenges in developing its Jadar lithium project in Serbia.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 4, 2024 | 1:56 pm

India, US sign pact to cooperate on critical battery mineral supply chains

Indian trade minister Piyush Goya described the agreement as a memorandum of understanding but did not provide further details on its scope.

Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 1:03 pm

Mining industry needs $2.1 trillion in new investments by 2050 — BloombergNEF

The report highlights that critical energy transition metals could face supply deficits this decade — some as early as this year.

Staff Writer | October 3, 2024 | 9:24 am

Zimbabwe softens stance on local lithium processing after price collapse

Africa's top lithium producer had last year given producers up to March 2024 to submit plans of how they would produce the metal.

Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 6:42 am

Li-FT’s first resource for Yellowknife lithium project places it third in Canada

The project hosts 50.4 million inferred tonnes grading 1% Li2O for 506,000 tonnes of Li2O.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 2, 2024 | 10:45 am

Lack of capital rises to top risk in EY mining survey

Mining companies are seeking a wider range of capital sources, while companies are also considering partnerships or JVs to help reduce risks and financing requirements.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 2, 2024 | 7:26 am