BlueScope leads global steel giants in push for Gupta’s Whyalla plant The group — comprising Japan’s Nippon Steel, India’s JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO — brings a combined market value of A$115 billion. Reuters | August 3, 2025 | 4:45 pm
Codelco says all five trapped workers at El Teniente mine have died The workers have been trapped underground since Thursday night, when a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the central Chile region. Staff Writer | August 3, 2025 | 3:49 pm
Australia’s gold miners build M&A war chests Several Australian-listed gold miners ended June with cash and bullion reserves well above A$500 million ($335 million). Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | August 3, 2025 | 1:47 pm
Australia’s PLS primed for growth as lithium winter starts to thaw Australian lithium producer says a price recovery is a matter of when, not if, and its Pilgangoora operation is ready when the market turns. Kristie Batten | August 3, 2025 | 9:05 am
Peruvian informal miners suspend talks with government Union leader told reporters the government refused to alter an August 17 deadline for miners to move explosives into formal "powder magazines.". Reuters | August 3, 2025 | 8:35 am
Goldman told clients to go long copper a day before price plunge Goldman suggested clients buy September calls with a $6.25 strike price – about 11% above the prevailing price at the time. Bloomberg News | August 1, 2025 | 4:54 pm
Global Tailings Management Institute introduces inaugural board of directors The board will be chaired by Mark Cutifani, former CEO of Anglo American. Staff Writer | August 1, 2025 | 3:42 pm
Site visit: Unearthing buffalo spirit stones in Alberta’s Bearpaw Formation The only known ammonite reserves in the world are in the Bearpaw Formation. Amanda Stutt | August 1, 2025 | 2:52 pm
Canada’s Sudbury, Voisey’s Bay expansions boost Vale nickel, copper output Nickel sales drove base metals revenues to $1 billion, a 15% rise, as copper revenues climbed 23% to $958 million. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | August 1, 2025 | 2:28 pm