May 7, 2021 Australia’s Macquarie bank to exit coal by 2024 The lender will stop financing coal projects by 2024 as it aligns its business with global commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
April 19, 2021 Australian lithium miners Orocobre and Galaxy to merge in $3bn deal Business combination creates world’s fifth-biggest producer of lithium chemicals, used to make EV batteries.
March 12, 2021 Gold Royalty closes $90m IPO Gold Royalty plans to use the proceeds to implement its growth and acquisition strategy and for general working capital.
March 8, 2021 Sibanye calls for mega-merger with AngloGold, Gold Fields The move would create a South African rival to the world’s largest producers, Newmont and Barrick Gold.
February 4, 2021 Turquoise Hill scores win in funding dispute with Rio Tinto over Mongolia mine It has received temporary relief in the arbitration proceedings against Rio Tinto, which prevents the mining giant from restricting Turquoise's funding talks.
February 4, 2021 Galantas Gold closer to production after blasting deal Shares in the Northern Ireland-focused miner soared on the announcement of deal to expand blasting at its Omagh gold mine.
February 2, 2021 Former Anglo American boss Cynthia Carroll joins Glencore board Carroll is the third female to become executive director at the Swiss miner and commodities trader.
January 12, 2021 M&A and strong metal prices in the year ahead Many analysts believe 2021 will see other big M&A deals in the mining space.
January 5, 2021 Sandvik to acquire DSI Underground The purchase price for the safety solutions company is about €943 million on a cash and debt free basis.
December 18, 2020 Alternative financing models for mining – report Fieldfisher’s 2020 report includes commentary on ESG – the growth of green loans and sustainability linked loans in the resources sector.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am
