Australia forging ahead on critical minerals accords with allies
The government has signed new agreements with Japan, Germany, the UK and India since late last year.
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Mitsubishi Corp looks to invest in nickel, lithium projects
Canada and Australia could be investment targets for nickel, according to the group CEO.
JPMorgan makes deep cuts to metals business after nickel crisis
The bank has cut numerous base metals clients in Asia, with particularly deep cuts among privately owned Chinese companies.
Hudbay Minerals to buy Copper Mountain Mining in $439m deal
The deal is the latest in a wave of buyout offers across the mining sector, as companies look to expand their copper footprint.
Barrick sees lower gold output, higher costs in Q1
Barrick's gold output has been on a steady decline, falling for at least three consecutive years.
Teck rejects Glencore’s sweetened bid, pushes for own restructuring
Glencore has offered Teck's shareholders 24% of the combined metals group and up to $8.2 billion in cash for those who may not want exposure to thermal coal.
Asteroid mining startup AstroForge readies first mission
The California-based company will test its technique for refining platinum from a sample of asteroid-like material, while in orbit.
Rare zircon samples give new clues on earth’s ancient dwellers
Old and rare examples of zircon with graphite inclusions tell the story of ancient life on earth.
Sabina shareholders back takeover by B2Gold
It allows B2Gold to tap into the Back River Gold District, which contains some of the world’s highest-grade undeveloped gold projects.