BHP mulls taking Escondida underground
BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground.
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Vale considers taking steel decarbonization model to US, Brazil
Under the proposal, Vale would build briquetting plants that would feed third-party direct reduction facilities on the same site.
China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report
China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.
Sayona CEO resignation won’t impact flagship mine, partner says
Piedmont has a 25% stake in NAL, which started producing lithium earlier this year.
Mosaic CEO James O’Rourke to step down at year-end
Bruce Bodine, Mosaic's senior vice president of North America, would take charge as the new CEO in January.
US Steel starts due diligence after entering agreements with ‘numerous third parties’
Earlier this month, Esmark scraped its bid, leaving Arcelor-Mittal as the only known potential challenger to Cleveland-Cliffs.
Colorado School of Mines warns of ‘grey tsunami’ of mining industry retirements
Mining the minerals needed globally for the energy transition is not keeping pace.
Chinese steel demand declining less than data suggests, says Vale executive
Vale is "cautiously optimistic" about the largest global consumer of iron ore, as China's economy has proven resilient.
Private credit funds mull jumbo loan for Australian coal mines
The funds are in talks to potentially underwrite financing of $2-3 billion for competing bids from Indonesian mining contractor Buma and Australian coal producer Stanmore.