BHP says Brazilian court approves Samarco debt reorganization plan
Samarco had struggled to reach an agreement for years with its creditors, who rejected its initial recovery plan in April 2022.
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Nigeria to set up solid minerals corporation to attract investment
Nigeria wants mining to play a much bigger role in its economy by expanding its mineral extraction sector.
Peruvian small-scale miners can now access government-backed loans
The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines is offering credits to artisanal and small-scale miners with the goal of fostering environmentally friendly practices.
Former mining site becomes regional park in Utah
Butterfield Canyon, which once hosted a Rio Tinto Kennecott mine that was part of the Bingham Canyon complex, has turned into the Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park.
Diamond prices are in free fall in one key corner of the market
An increasing number of Americans are choosing engagement rings made from lab-grown stones.
Copper crime ring is latest scandal to rock the metals world
Aurubis revealed this week it has uncovered a large-scale fraud involving shipments of scrap metal that it uses to feed its copper smelters.
Saudi’s SABIC to sell steel unit Hadeed to PIF for $3.3bn
The proceeds from the sale of Hadeed will be used to support SABIC's growth in the chemicals industry
Congo mining convoy ambush kills two Chinese, one Ghanaian, and Congolese soldier
Four people including two Chinese nationals and a Ghanaian citizen were killed in an ambush on a TSM convoy.
Oxygen “whiffs” play a role in the formation of ore deposits
Oxygen “whiffs" may have changed the earth’s mantle, altering the continental crust's composition and forming ore deposits.
