Rio Tinto pays $9.1 billion dividend as profit hits record
Rio Tinto is the first of the majors to post earnings, kicking off a reporting season that’s expected to see record results across the board.
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Rising supply to push copper price further below record peak
Experts say large brownfield and greenfield projects close to being commissioned or are already ramping up will hit copper prices.
Bandits steal truckloads of copper worth millions in southern Africa
Crime gangs have stolen dozens of truckloads of copper owned by miners and traders including Glencore, Trafigura and Traxys this year.
Bluejay Mining to sell Finland projects for $5.6m
It has agreed to sell its Paltamo and Rautavaara nickel, zinc, copper and cobalt projects to battery metals miner Metals One.
New technology closer to reaching superhot geothermal energy sources
Progress is being made toward the holy grail of geothermal energy, according to experts gathered at the PIVOT21 Conference.
Ex Rio Tinto chief Walsh joins Aboriginal group’s board
Appointment comes after a particularly fraught period in relations between traditional land owners and Australia's powerful mining companies.
Petra Diamonds finds 342-carat rough at Cullinan mine
Petra said the diamond, of “exceptional” quality in terms of both its colour and clarity, will likely be sold at the September tender.
Australian nickel-gold miner IGO revenue rises on robust prices, sales
IGO, which completed a $1.4 billion deal to buy a stake in Tianqi Lithium's Australian assets last month, has been looking to focus on its nickel and lithium ventures.
Chile environmental regulator files charges against Lundin’s Candelaria mine
Copper-gold mine could receive a fine of up to about $23 million, see its environmental credentials revoked or have to close down.
