Mammoth gold miner in the making after Newmont’s $17bn bid for Newcrest The deal would be one of the biggest in Australian history, though initial feedback suggests that Newmont will have to improve its bid to succeed. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2023 | 9:59 pm
Newmont open to sweetening $16.9bn bid for Newcrest – source Already the world's largest gold producer, Newmont would become a gold mining behemoth should it prevail in its bid for Newcrest. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 8:32 pm
Newmont’s bid for Newcrest marks new era of mining mega deals Newmont’s all-stock offer would be the largest gold mining takeover ever. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2023 | 5:22 pm
Bradda Head Lithium reports strong hits at San Domingo Assays returned the best result so far of 31.85 metres grading 1.6% lithium oxide (Li2O), including 3.21 metres at 3.74% Li2O. Henry Lazenby | February 6, 2023 | 3:55 pm
Inside Germany’s renewable energy boondoggle For all their successes building Europe’s strongest economy, the Germans have made some pretty dumb moves regarding energy policy. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 6, 2023 | 3:19 pm
Greatland Gold makes two senior leadership appointments Jeremy Meynert appointed Chief Development Officer, Simon Tyrrell appointed Chief Operating Officer. Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 2:37 pm
Germany could reach deal with US over IRA in critical minerals German Economy Minister said there was a chance that de facto free-trade status could be reached between Europe and the United States. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 2:23 pm
Thungela says emerging markets will want coal for decades South Africa's no. 2 coal miner expects strong coal demand from emerging markets for at least two decades. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 11:39 am
Anglo American CEO urges public-private fix to Transnet crisis Transnet has been unable to meet demand for freight trains to transport iron ore, coal and other commodities. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 11:01 am