Rio Tinto, Glencore discussed mining’s biggest-ever potential merger
Combining the two businesses would potentially create a behemoth to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP Group.
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Robex Resources extends life of Nampala gold mine in Mali by half year
The Nampala mine now holds 121,000 oz. in gold reserves.
Societe Generale plans partial return to gold trading
The French bank resigned as a market maker for gold at the London Bullion Market Association in 2019.
Standard Lithium and Equinor secure $225m to develop Arkansas project
Since December, Standard Lithium has operated a pilot DLE plant at its South West Arkansas project.
China extends coal imports lead over India to widest in more than a decade
Chinese coal imports hit a record 542.7 million metric tons in 2024, customs data showed.
Greek Metlen expands alumina output to extract critical mineral gallium
The company plans to launch gallium production in 2027 and eventually produce 50 tons a year.
Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets
Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia.
SSR review of Çöpler mine incident points to third-party design flaw
Experts found third-party test data overestimated the shear strength properties of the liner system at the base of the heap leach.
Maaden considers bond sale to fund expansion
Miner is considering an international bond sale this year to help fund a more than $12 billion investment program.
