Regis Resources says project ‘not viable’ after Australia’s gov’t order The miner is exploring legal options after a last-minute protection of Indigenous cultural heritage blocked its McPhillamys project. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2024 | 3:52 am
Indonesia to name new energy minister in latest cabinet shuffle This represents Indonesia's fourth cabinet reshuffle in the past 12 months. Bloomberg News | August 18, 2024 | 5:04 pm
World’s biggest steel producer warns of ‘severe’ industry crisis Conditions in China’s steel sector are like a “harsh winter” that will be “longer, colder and more difficult to endure than we expected,” Baowu Steel's chairman said. Bloomberg News | August 18, 2024 | 2:10 pm
Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike The mine's powerful union went on strike on Tuesday over payment disputes. Reuters | August 18, 2024 | 10:07 am
Diversification from China leaves $85bn gap in copper supply chain, warns WoodMac China currently controls 97% of global smelting and refining capacity, contributing over 3 million tonnes of production. Staff Writer | August 18, 2024 | 7:18 am
Video: Aurania pivots from Ecuador to Europe The company is exploring new European opportunities, driven by archival research that uncovered promising leads. Northern Miner Staff | August 17, 2024 | 3:23 pm
Miners down tools at two Chilean copper mines, as majors struggle to maintain production levels The copper market continues to be challenged by supply issues, with two large mines in Chile hit by strikes. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | August 16, 2024 | 3:10 pm
Gold price tops $2,500 on outlook for lower rates Spot bullion climbed as much as 1.8% on Friday, exceeding the previous record set last month. Bloomberg News | August 16, 2024 | 1:28 pm
Canada’s Yukon aims to reopen mine seized from Victoria Gold The Canadian company suspended operations at Eagle Mine in June following a failure at its heap leach facility. Bloomberg News | August 16, 2024 | 1:12 pm