Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers, people at risk, study says
Across mainland Southeast Asia, more than 2,400 mines could be releasing deadly chemicals such as cyanide and mercury into river water, a report says.
Latest Stories
BHP drops fresh Anglo bid as Teck deal nears vote
The world’s largest miner withdrew its latest offer Monday, but said it still sees strategic merit in a tie-up with Anglo.
Column: Balochistan and the new international chessboard of critical minerals
How a remote province in Pakistan is becoming a strategic piece in a global match for critical mineral superiority.
NGOs urge DPM Metals to exit Loma Larga in Ecuador
Ecuadorian courts first ordered a provisional halt to Loma Larga in early 2022 after local Indigenous and farmer groups filed a constitutional protection action.
BHP takes new approach to buy Anglo, adding twist to merger saga
BHP's approach comes just less than three weeks before shareholders of Anglo and Teck are scheduled to vote on the $53 billion merger deal.
Britain unveils critical minerals strategy to cut reliance on foreign supply
The strategy seeks to ensure no more than 60% of the UK's supply of any one critical mineral comes from a single country by 2035.
Lundin Gold hits more bonanza grades in Ecuador
Underground conversion drilling at Fruta del Norte South returned 5.2 metres grading 491.62 g/t gold from 40.6 metres depth.
Column: Aluminum scrap is the new battle front in critical minerals war
Scrap metal has strategic value to European policy-makers because it sits at the heart of the bloc's industrial policy.
Deutsche Bank makes gold trading comeback with bumper earnings
The bank’s precious metals traders generated well over $100 million in revenue during the first half of the year.
