Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop
Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.
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Teck’s mining breakup sets the scene for copper takeovers
Teck owns four copper mines in South America and Canada that produced 270,000 metric tons last year.
Vision Lithium PEA at Sirmac boasts 839% IRR, NPV $135 million pre-tax
The Sirmac lithium project is located in the Eeyou Istchee, James Bay region, in the northwest region of the province of Quebec.
Suncor taps former Exxon executive as CEO amid Elliott push
Suncor Energy has named Rich Kruger as its new chief executive officer, ending a seven-month search.
Big Ridge Gold doubles inferred resource in Newfoundland while grade drops
Hope Brook project holds an indicated resource totaling 16.2 million tonnes grading 2.3 grams gold per tonne for 1.2 million oz.
Premium iron ore piles up in South Africa amid rail constraints
State-owned rail operator Transnet is plagued by lack of capacity, exacerbated by maintenance backlogs and vandalism.
BHP says reform to LME nickel contract ‘long overdue’
Concern about the reliability of LME prices has led some producers and consumers to try and find alternatives.
ATAC enters LOI with Hecla after shunning Victoria Gold takeover bid
ATAC Resources is now set to be sold to Hecla Mining in a deal valued at C$31 million.