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Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Electric one of three finalists for Saudi Arabia project

Kingdom passed a new minerals investment law last year and provided 13 reconnaissance licences, 133 exploration licences and eight exploitation licences.

Staff Writer | August 25, 2022 | 11:32 am

Anglo American Chile’s CEO resigns, interim chief named

Aaron Puna will be temporarily replaced by the head of the firm’s Los Bronces mine, Patricio Hidalgo.

Reuters | August 25, 2022 | 10:40 am

Gold price pares gains as traders weigh US data, Fed rate hike path

The government’s main measures of US growth pointed in different directions in the first half of 2022, underpinning further debate on the health of the economy.

Bloomberg News | August 25, 2022 | 9:19 am

Iron ore price rises as Chinese steel mills ramp up output

China's move to support its economy, including funding support for infrastructure projects, also boosted sentiment.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 25, 2022 | 8:33 am

Hudbay enters exploration agreement for satellite properties near Constancia mine in Peru

The Maria Reyna and Caballito properties consist of a large, contiguous block of mineral rights with potential to host mineral deposits close to the Constancia processing facilities.

Staff Writer | August 25, 2022 | 8:17 am

Hydrogen could replace coking coal in two decades, South32 says

The Perth-based company wouldn’t be investing in new metallurgical coal projects, and would wind down its business in the fuel, CEO said.

Bloomberg News | August 25, 2022 | 8:10 am

Gold Fields sees progress in winning investors over to Yamana deal

Shares in South Africa-headquartered Gold Fields dropped 20% when the deal was unveiled.

Reuters | August 25, 2022 | 8:04 am

More study needed to explain origin of Chile sinkhole, says Lundin unit president

Chile's environmental regulator issued a series of measures against the Ojos del Salado mine, alleging "over-extraction of material" could have caused the sinkhole.

Reuters | August 25, 2022 | 7:58 am