Iron ore miners face pay rise bid from Australian worker unions
Unions representing tens of thousands of workers in Australia’s major iron ore hub are preparing to negotiate potential wage rises.
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China drives African lithium surge to lock in key battery metal
The continent is projected to account for almost 11% of global supply this year.
BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas to invest $53m in Australian carbon credit fund
The fund aims to raise $165m to invest in land reforestation projects.
Barrick Gold reports Q2 profit beat on higher output, prices
The company also benefited from higher production at its mines in Nevada and Papua New Guinea.
Lucara sales offer glimmer of hope to struggling diamond sector
Lucara's Karowe mine in Botswana generated $41.3 million in revenue, a 7% increase from the same period last year.
Surge in M&As compels dealmakers to harness tools for compliance
Concerns around the supply and demand of critical metals and other challenges can make mining M&A deals riskier and harder to complete.
Gold Fields buys Osisko in $1.6 billion cash deal
The takeover grants the South African gold miner full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada, diversifying its portfolio.
Zambia closes border with Congo, blocking key copper trade route
The move follows protests in Congo that flared after the government of that country banned certain beverage imports from Zambia.
Glencore crude trader leaves firm after seven years
Over roughly the last 12 months, Glencore’s head of crude trading in the US and at least two other traders have departed.
